I mean what do these data centers provide for the locals? They are big ugly boxes were nobody actually works. All the money goes to faceless mega corporations.
At least with a nuclear power plant you can have the patriotic pride of doing something for the nation.
Not to mention, your electricity bill increases. It is just your money transferred indirectly to billionaire pockets even if you don't consume their product.
At least with a nuclear power plant you can have the patriotic pride of doing something for the nation.