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Observer
By Mehdi Paryavi ·Observer ·28 August 2026

As Data Center Opposition Grows, America Needs a Better Blueprint

As local opposition to new data centre projects grows across the US, a case for a more rational, community-inclusive planning blueprint rather than blanket moratoria.

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By Mehdi Paryavi ·Computer Weekly ·24 August 2026

How can the UK plan rationally for the datacentre future it needs?

On what a rational, evidence-based national planning approach to the UK's data centre build-out would look like, balancing grid capacity, siting and economic ambition.

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Washington Examiner op-ed on data center policy
By Mehdi Paryavi ·Washington Examiner ·31 July 2026

Stop banning data centers while binging Netflix and using ChatGPT

A pointed argument that the same public that streams video and uses AI daily cannot consistently oppose the infrastructure that makes those services possible.

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By Mehdi Paryavi ·UKTN ·28 May 2026

How the government can tread safely through data centre minefield

On the policy trade-offs UK government needs to navigate as it tries to accelerate data centre investment without losing public trust.

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By Mehdi Paryavi ·City AM ·14 May 2026

Britain's data centres are eating the grid - and we underestimated the damage

On how quickly UK and US data centre electricity demand has outpaced earlier forecasts, and what that means for grid planning.

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Sun Sentinel
By Mehdi Paryavi ·Sun Sentinel ·11 March 2026

Why a data center moratorium isn't wise

A case against blanket local moratoria on new data centre development, arguing for targeted regulation instead of outright bans.

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