Opposition to building data centers near residential areas in the U.S. has surged dramatically in the past year. According to The Decoder, the percentage of Americans opposing such developments jumped from 42 percent just one year ago to 75 percent today.
The report highlights that three out of four Americans now oppose having a data center constructed near their homes, with 61 percent expressing strong opposition. This shift signals growing public concern about the impact of data centers on local communities.
For Japanese investors and companies involved in data infrastructure, this trend underscores the increasing scrutiny and potential regulatory challenges data center projects may face in major markets like the U.S., which could influence global supply chains and investment strategies.