What the US Movement Against Data Centers Can Learn From Abroad
Paris Marx, author of Hyperscale, has been tracking global data center development for years. The US has a lot to learn from what’s happened everywhere from Ireland to New Zealand.
What historical precedents can the United States learn from other nations grappling with the rise of data centers? In her new book, Paris Marx explores how struggles against data center expansion have unfolded globally, from Ireland and Chile to New Zealand. By examining these case studies, the author hopes to shed light on potential lessons for the U.S. as the country faces its own data center boom, especially in the context of the AI boom.
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