A solution to data center backlash? Put them in oil fields.

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By Jake BittleJun 18, 2026, 4:45 am120 pts
Most Americans loathe data centers. Recent polling found that Democrats and Republicans alike would oppose having one in their neighborhood, and hundreds of communities across the country have fought against them, citing fears about noise, water contamination, and energy bills. After years spent courting tech…

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