Commentary: Taking notes from Texas and Virginia’s data center slow down

By: Danielle Knight

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 852

Last Updated: 2 hours, 43 minutes ago

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The energy at the Capitol was electric. Standing shoulder to shoulder last month with others who recognize how data centers tie into the fight for climate justice is energizing. Across the country, this movement is gaining momentum, and Utah is no exception. In our state, a woman was thrown to the ground Oct. 21 by a sheriff’s deputy for protesting data centers in Utah County.

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