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Data center opposition intensifies as moratoriums and regulatory delays multiply

Political opposition to data centers is mounting in the US and abroad, with more than 300 state and local moratoriums threatening the buildout, according to Semafor Net Zero.

In Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott has moved to revise his earlier pro-data center policies, Semafor Net Zero reported. His Democratic opponent has pledged a stringent moratorium that could affect about 29% of net capacity additions planned nationally for 2028.

The pushback extends beyond the US. A massive data center project in Australia lost its construction timeline after a regulator extended its review period, according to Semafor Net Zero. Singapore-linked projects in Indonesia have faced local environmental opposition.

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