Poll: Opposition to Data Centers Has Grown Sharply Since 2025
trevposts · x · 2026-08-22
A Change Research survey of 2,702 voters finds that opposition to data center construction has grown substantially since 2025.
- Declining Support: Fewer than four in ten voters support building data centers nationally; support collapses further for local projects.
- Context: The Trump administration prioritized AI infrastructure expansion with billions in investments, fast-tracking permits despite local opposition.
- Trend Shift: Support dropped from 65% in March 2025 to significantly lower levels by late 2025, as visibility of projects by Meta, Google, and Microsoft increased along with awareness of energy impacts.
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