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Rural Residents Urge Regulation of Data Centers

In a heavily Republican county, a self-described libertarian and three-time Trump vote formed a local group, educated neighbors, helped organize a town hall and urged officials to regulate proposed data centers. Other rural residents attended commissioners’ meetings, contacted state leaders and participated in a Capitol protest.

Animals, Natural Resources & Environment Coalition Building/Community Organizing Public Meeting/Town Hall Participation Peaceful Protest/Demonstration

Washington Post • Centerville, TX • Aug 12, 2026

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County Planning Commission Recommends Pausing Proposed AI Data Center Following Community Pushback

The county planning commission voted in favor of a data center moratorium that would bar development until regulations are in place to govern potential projects. The recommendation followed public testimony by a local coalition of county residents, farmers, and advocates (Cass County Data Center Watch) that called for the moratorium. The commission approved recommending the moratorium to the Board of Commissioners, which will have the final say over whether to approve one.

Animals, Natural Resources & Environment Coalition Building/Community Organizing Public Testimony/Written Comments

Nebraska Public Media • Weeping Water, NE • Jul 14, 2026

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Community Opposition Leads Property Owner to Withdraw Support for AI Data Center

A proposed AI data center was paused before construction could begin after the property owner withdrew his signature from a required land-use application, citing public opposition. Residents submitted comments, attended meetings, and organized around environmental and infrastructure concerns. The county government is considering a review and potential update to rules to ensure the full impact of data centers are addressed before approving future projects.

Animals, Natural Resources & Environment Public Testimony/Written Comments Public Meeting/Town Hall Participation

Inside Climate News • Bonner, MT • Jul 9, 2026

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Data Center Project Won’t Go Forward After Developer Ends Lawsuit Initiated by Residents

A plan to build as many as 37 data centers near Manassas National Battleground Park, a historic civl war site, will not go forward following a two-year legal battle initiated by area residents and others who opposed the plan.

Animals, Natural Resources & Environment Litigation/Court Challenge

Washington Post • Manassas, VA • Jul 9, 2026

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Residents Push to Save Solar Observatory as Demolition Nears

A grassroots coalition of New Mexico residents called Friends of Sunspot are pushing to save the nearly 80-year-old Sunspot Solar Observatory after the National Science Foundation announced its plans to demolish the site due to environmental safety reasons. The coalition wants to pause demolition until area stakeholders can agree on an alternative plan.

Animals, Natural Resources & Environment Coalition Building/Community Organizing Public Testimony/Written Comments

Source New Mexico • NM • Jul 3, 2026

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