“More than half of Americans (54%) now say data centers are mostly bad for the environment, up from 39% in January.”

Pew Research Center · Pew survey: Public opposition to data centers surges to majority, with 54% citing environmental harm

“A majority say they'd be uncomfortable if a new data center started operating in their area.”

Pew Research Center · Pew survey: Public opposition to data centers surges to majority, with 54% citing environmental harm

“The survey comes as protests against new data center construction have spread, and as some state and local politicians have spoken out against data centers.”

Pew Research Center · Pew survey: Public opposition to data centers surges to majority, with 54% citing environmental harm

“Rural Americans have become more likely to say data centers are mostly bad for the environment (from 32% in January to 50% in August).”

Pew Research Center · Pew survey: Public opposition to data centers surges to majority, with 54% citing environmental harm