From fracking to data centers: Hearing from people on both sides of the opposition
NPR explores the public backlash against industrial projects, comparing the historical opposition to fracking with the emerging resistance to data center construction. Experts note that the 'boomlash' phenomenon is occurring much faster for data centers than it did for the fracking industry.
Why it matters
Understanding public opposition to infrastructure is critical for developers and policymakers managing the growth of energy-intensive industries.
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with environmentalist, Bill McKibben, and public relations specialist, Frank Maisano, about opposition to industrial development projects like fracking and data centers.
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