Saul Levin

Yonder Radio’s special report examines how various forms of power—including computing, economic, political, and physical resources—are shaping data center development in rural America. According to Pew Research Center, two-thirds of new data centers are slated for rural areas, creating a conflict between the need for AI infrastructure and local concerns over land, water, and energy resources. The report features analysis from Michael J. Hicks on economic expectations and grassroots opposition from Saul Levin.

The Green New Deal Network disbanded in 2025 amid political shifts and Trump's reelection, prompting climate activists to focus on opposing AI data centers due to environmental concerns like energy use and emissions. Activists like Saul Levin and groups such as the Sunrise Movement are mobilizing against data center construction across the U.S., highlighting a bipartisan anti-data center movement.