Power companies are using eminent domain to seize land for data centers as 70% of Americans say not in my backyard

Power companies are using eminent domain to acquire land for data centers amid growing public opposition, with 70% of Americans objecting due to concerns like utility costs, pollution, and environmental impact. Data centers, which require significant electricity and water, are expanding rapidly, straining electrical grids and prompting legal debates over whether private infrastructure projects qualify for public use under eminent domain laws.