Erin Brockovich and the US data centre backlash
About this episode
The episode discusses the backlash against data centres in the US as a significant election issue, featuring insights from Nicol Turner Lee.
As the US hurtles towards the November midterms, data centres have become a major election issue, with politicians across the political divide joining voters in demanding a moratorium on new construction. Even Erin Brockovich is getting involved in a campaign sweeping the country. Today, Nicol Turner Lee, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, on the backlash against data centres and what it says about Australia’s approach as the debate heats up. Featured: Nicol Turner Lee, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution
People in this episode
Guest: Nicol Turner Lee
Topics covered
- data centres
- midterm elections
- political backlash
- construction moratorium
- Erin Brockovich
- Australia's approach
Keywords
- data centres
- midterms
- Erin Brockovich
- politics
- construction moratorium
- Nicol Turner Lee
- Australia
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Brookings Institution
Places: US, Australia
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