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Utahns overwhelmingly oppose new data centers due to resource concerns

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A recent survey indicates that a significant majority of Utah residents are opposed to the construction of new data centers within the state. The survey, conducted by Utah State University's Community and Natural Resources Institute, found that 86% of Utahns do not believe the economic benefits of data centers outweigh their substantial water and energy demands. Furthermore, nearly 76% of residents expressed opposition or strong opposition to building more data centers in Utah, suggesting public concern over the environmental and resource impact of these facilities. AI

IMPACT Public opposition to data centers in Utah highlights growing concerns about the environmental and resource costs associated with AI infrastructure.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses public opinion and survey results regarding data centers, not a direct industry event or release.

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Utahns overwhelmingly oppose new data centers due to resource concerns

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