Mapping opposition, suppression, and risk signals in the U.S. data center buildout
Data center opposition has moved from local town halls to a sustained, nationwide information battle. This report analyzes 2.8 million posts and articles from July 19–August 31, 2026, to map where grassroots opposition is forming, the suppression narratives responding to it, and the real project reversals opposition has already forced.
In this report, you’ll learn:
- Where data center opposition is forming and which grievances are driving it, from resource strain and moratorium demands to claims that critics are being silenced
- How opposition is affecting real projects, including cancellations, withdrawn applications, and new moratoriums across four states
- What the data shows about organic and foreign influence, including the limited role of state-aligned accounts compared with the scale of grassroots activity