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littlemissmartypants

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Sat Jun 13, 2026, 06:44 AM Saturday

Why communities are revolting against data centers [View all]



Artificial intelligence data centers are popping up across America, spurring fierce backlash because of their need for huge amounts of water and power. Is the Al revolution worth the price communities are paying? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the impact of data centers with Michael Webber, author of "Power Trip: The Story of Energy," which was also made into a series on PBS.

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