DNYUZvia Business InsiderApr 16, 2026

Data center executives fret over the industry’s increasingly toxic public image

Senator Bernie Sanders jointly proposed a federal ban on data center development in response to rising environmental and power cost concerns.

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Data center executives fret over the industry’s increasingly toxic public image

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Data center executives are struggling to counter a growing political and public backlash over energy costs and environmental impacts, with lawmakers like Bernie Sanders and AOC proposing federal bans while the industry pivots to a national security defense.

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