For the best experienceDownload the Mobile App
App Store Play Store
‘OPB Politics Now’: The sudden backlash to data centers in Oregon
‘OPB Politics Now’: The sudden backlash to data centers in Oregon
‘OPB Politics Now’: The sudden backlash to data centers in Oregon

Published on: 08/06/2026

This news was posted by Oregon Today News

Go To Business Place

Description

OPB Politics Now

The nation remains captivated — or horrified, depending on your view — by the artificial intelligence technology boom. And that boom wouldn’t be possible without the major infrastructure that powers AI.

On the latest episode of “OPB Politics Now,” Dirk VanderHart, Courtney Sherwood and Holly Bartholomew discuss data centers — two words everyone is hearing a lot these days.

Oregon, like many places, is seeing a fast-growing backlash at these facilities, so today we’re going to talk about the politics, policies and environmental impact of data centers.

News Source : https://www.opb.org/article/2026/08/06/politics-now-sudden-backlash-data-centers-oregon/

Other Related News

https://www.ijpr.org/podcast/the-jefferson-exchange/2026-07-23/coos-county-updates-community-wildfire-protection-plan More Coos County homes are being built in wildfire country. Officials want residents to preparewww.ijpr.orgCoos County has updated its Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the first time in more than a decade, with new guidance on defensible space, home hardening, insurance inspections and recruiting volunteer firefighters.
https://www.ijpr.org/podcast/the-jefferson-exchange/2026-07-23/coos-county-updates-community-wildfire-protection-plan More Coos County homes are being built in wildfire country. Officials want residents to preparewww.ijpr.orgCoos County has updated its Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the first time in more than a decade, with new guidance on defensible space, home hardening, insurance inspections and recruiting volunteer firefighters.
https://www.ijpr.org/podcast/the-jefferson-exchange/2026-07-23/coos-county-updates-community-wildfire-protection-plan More Coos County homes are being built in wildfire country. Officials want residents to preparewww.ijpr.orgCoos County has updated its Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the first time in more than a decade, with new guidance on defensible space, home hardening, insurance inspections and recruiting volunteer firefighters.

08/06/2026

httpswwwijprorgpodcastthe-jefferson-exchange2026-07-23coos-county-updates-community-wildfi...

***Career Opportunity***
***Career Opportunity***
***Career Opportunity***

08/06/2026

Career Opportunity

1.7 million attic stairway ladders recalled as bolts may break while in use
1.7 million attic stairway ladders recalled as bolts may break while in use
1.7 million attic stairway ladders recalled as bolts may break while in use

08/06/2026

The recalled ladders were sold nationwide at Home Depot Lowes Do It Best Orgill and other ...

Ford reveals mystery EV truck's name, price but keeps its design under wraps
Ford reveals mystery EV truck's name, price but keeps its design under wraps
Ford reveals mystery EV truck's name, price but keeps its design under wraps

08/06/2026

Ford said its long-secretive Fathom electric truck will start under 30000 but the automake...

Sen. Mitch McConnell discharged after extended hospitalization
Sen. Mitch McConnell discharged after extended hospitalization
Sen. Mitch McConnell discharged after extended hospitalization

08/06/2026

The US senator from Kentucky was admitted into the hospital June 14 after suffering a fall...

ShoutoutGive Shoutout
500/500