Data centre expansions spark backlash across the political divide in US midterms

Summary

Rising electricity costs, environmental concerns and the spread of large data centres are becoming campaign issues in closely contested congressional races in Pennsylvania, according to Channel NewsAsia. The report says the backlash over data centre expansions cuts across the political divide in the US midterm elections.

Timeline

1. Channel NewsAsia

   30 Oct 2026, 10:14 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that rising electricity costs, environmental concerns and the spread of large data centres are becoming campaign issues in closely contested US congressional races in Pennsylvania, with backlash across the political divide.