About this episode
The episode discusses the rapid expansion of data centers in the US and the growing concerns from local communities, particularly in rural North Carolina.
Data centers projects are expanding throughout the US at hyperspeed and hyperscale. These developments are reshaping small towns, consuming vast amounts of power and striking deals that aren't always clear. And in many places, like rural North Carolina, people are starting to voice concerns in the voting booth. Featuring: Zachary Turner, reporter at WFAE in Charlotte, NC Adam Wagner, editor/reporter with the NC Newsroom Links: Check out the 6-part collaborative reporting series Hyperspeed, Hyperscale: Inside the Data Center Boom Reshaping NC Communities Cover photo: An anti-data center campaign sign on a car in Stokes County, North Carolina. Credit: Zachary Turner / WFAE News See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
People in this episode
Guests: Zachary Turner, Adam Wagner
Topics covered
- data centers
- community impact
- energy consumption
- local politics
- North Carolina
Keywords
- data centers
- North Carolina
- community concerns
- energy consumption
- local elections
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: WFAE, NC Newsroom
Places: North Carolina, Stokes County
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