The movement against datacenters is gaining traction among Americans, highlighting concerns about the concentration of power among a few individuals in making decisions that impact communities. Bryce Gustafson, the lead organizer with Citizens Action Coalition (CAC), has been engaging with residents in Indiana for over a decade. During a recent festival in Monrovia, Indiana, he noted an unusual sense of unity among attendees regarding a proposed 550-acre Google datacenter project in the town of 1,600 residents. Gustafson reported that out of 50 people he spoke with, none supported the datacenter, and several expressed confusion over political support for such projects, including comments from individuals who identified as Trump voters.
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Opposition to Datacenters Unites Diverse Political Views in Indiana
A growing movement against datacenters is uniting various political factions in Indiana, as residents express concerns over the influence of big tech on local decisions. Bryce Gustafson from Citizens Action Coalition noted that at a recent festival, all residents he spoke to opposed a proposed Google datacenter project.
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The datacenter backlash is bringing the entire political spectrum together – against big tech billionaires
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Opposition to Datacenters Unites Diverse Political Views in Indiana