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How California can do data centers differently and win back community trust
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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The article discusses the rapid growth of data centers in California and the broader U.S., highlighting community distrust due to opaque planning and fossil fuel reliance. It advocates for transparent engagement, equitable economic sharing, and accelerated clean energy use to regain public trust and support sustainable expansion.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cloud Infrastructure.
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You're facing a community backlash on data centers unless you drop secrecy and share benefits locally. Transparency and clean energy deals open that door, turning resistance into opportunity.
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