Dossier
local opposition
Coverage of local opposition in the Nexus archive.
- An Ohio court may OK fracking-waste wells despite pollution concerns
An Ohio court may approve fracking-waste wells despite pollution concerns. Ohio faces challenges in building renewable energy due to county bans and local opposition blocking permits, while fossil fuel companies encounter fewer obstacles.
- Loud, power hungry - opposition grows to datacenters as Maine passes bit barn ban
Maine has banned 'bit barns' (datacenters) due to growing local opposition, citing their loud operations, high power consumption, and negative impact on communities. The article compares datacenters to 'nuclear waste dumps,' highlighting their unpopularity and the 'not in my backyard' sentiment among residents.