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Utah data center opposition highlights ‘progress' debate’

September 1, 2026

Summary

Plans for what could be one of the world's largest data centers in Utah have faced bipartisan pushback, sparking a debate over the definition of "progress" and concerns about placing such a facility in a fragile ecosystem.

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  • 'Let Data Reign': Trump goes all in on controversial data centers

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  • What widespread data center opposition shows us

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