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The Congressional Research Service examined in the 2020s how expanding U.S. data centers increase water demand, wastewater risks, and permitting requirements.
7/31/2026 • Water & Cooling • Water Supply & Access
NYU Tandon researchers found in a 2026 Nature Cities study that 97.5% of 4,283 U.S. data centers are in metropolitan or micropolitan areas near strong electricity capacity.
7/31/2026 • Infrastructure & Site Development • Infrastructure & Site DevelopmentMore Reporting: Nature, NewswiseStory Summary: Study Finds U.S. Data Centers Near Urban Power Infrastructure
Community, Permitting & Regulation
Carbon Direct reported that community opposition delayed or canceled at least 46 artificial intelligence data center projects across 20 U.S. states between January 2024 and May 2026.
7/31/2026 • Community & Local Opposition • Public Engagement
PPL Electric Utilities is evaluating transmission routes in Union County, Pennsylvania, for PNK Group's proposed Allenwood data center campus amid farmer opposition over preserved farmland and eminent domain.
7/31/2026 • Community & Local Opposition • Land Use Conflicts
Markets, Capital & Operations
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A 2026 Resources Policy study models mineral demand from AI data centers through 2035, finding copper-dominated demand driven mainly by power and grid transmission needs.
8/1/2026 • Market Demand & Investment • AI Infrastructure DemandExplore Topic:119 Articles
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