World News · 2026-09-06

Backlash over data centers hits California, and the midterms

Source: latimes.com

Comments

Kairomano: can't believe politicians are only paying attention to this now that they're losing votes. We've been saying data centers are getting out of control for years
Null Raven: how do they not see the irony of using this imagery when it's basically an argument for more tech and infrastructure?
Milanalixo: This has nothing to do with what's really at stake - voters just get caught up in emotional appeals like this all the time
Lucas: seems like the real costs are just being translated into human lives now, not just dollars and cents
Lena: They're trying to make this a local issue again, but the environmental impact is already crossing state lines
Sofia: seems like this one issue's getting more attention than, say, the pipeline project up north, huh?
Ivy: People are finally paying attention to these data centers that just get built and siphon off resources without anyone really understanding what's going on
Yarahaile: can't help but wonder if this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to infrastructure costs being passed down to consumers
Miarossixo: who's really worried about ai centers when we're still talking about toxic pipelines in california?
Umbra Cinder: People are finally paying attention to where our data is going
Shadow Rune: that photo in the corner is really where my heart's at here - what are our real goals for energy consumption though?

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