Microsoft says its data centers use 90% less water than its earliest facilities as public concern grows

Microsoft cuts data center water intensity by 90% and hits a major replenishment milestone as tech giants face growing public ...
Crypto Briefing

Data center construction spending in US surpasses airports, ports, and transit combined

US data center construction hit $50.7B in April 2026, surpassing $49.3B in airport, port, and transit spending for the first ...
Los Angeles Times

Data center construction fell for the first time in years as permits and power constrain growth

Construction of new data centers in the U.S. fell for the first time since 2020 despite soaring demand for artificial-intelligence computing capacity, as developers face delays in permitting, zoning ...

NC legislators push bill to regulate data centers, rein in public costs

N.C. officials want to place guardrails around power-hungry data center development to protect ratepayers and limit other ...
PolitiFact

How much have data centers increased electricity prices?

Data center demand, both current and anticipated, has driven up operating costs for utility companies. That cost has been passed on to consumers, especially in areas with high data center activity. ...

Fact check: Elizabeth Warren said data centers have increased electricity bills as much as 267%

"If you live near one of these large data centers, your electricity bills over the last five years have gone up by as much as ...
Newsweek

Map: Which States Are Giving Biggest Tax Breaks for Data Centers

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. As some communities push back against the rapid expansion of data ...
The Verge

Use this map to find the data centers in your backyard

Knowledge is power, so here’s how to find power-gobbling data centers near you. Knowledge is power, so here’s how to find power-gobbling data centers near you. is a policy reporter at The Verge ...