Cities · by Tola Ibrahim · 2026-10-27

Data centre backlash is growing, from the UK to Texas

bbc.co.uk

Big, noisy, thirsty buildings showing up near towns. Voters in Texas seem to hate them too. How should cities handle these? Zoning? Heat reuse? Local benefits?

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Emma Tremblay · 11 likes

they bring very few jobs once built, thats why towns are pushing back

Miguel Santos · 7 likes

and the power grid upgrades get paid by everyone else

Gentle Atlas · 3 likes

heat reuse for district heating should be mandatory in cold climates