Poll: More people support nuclear plants nearby than data centers
suchenzang · x · 2026-08-21
- Data: Cites poll data showing that nearly 3 times as many people (44% vs 15%) would support a nuclear power plant nearby compared to a data center.
- User Perspective: Reflecting on the 2021 Texas storm, the author expresses concern about AI's consumption of power and water, preferring a catastrophic collapse over the gradual loss of essential resources.
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