Transparency Emerges as Primary Data Center Concern in Brockovich Crowdsourced Initiative

Erin Brockovich's data center tracking platform received nearly 4,000 submissions in its first month after April 2026 launch. Transparency—access to facility locations and operational visibility—ranked as the dominant concern, outpacing noise, water usage, and utility costs. The finding signals a shift in how communities approach data center siting, prioritizing information disclosure over traditional infrastructure objections.