downsides

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More Americans now say the energy-hungry facilities have more downsides than positives, according to the Pew Research Center, and 71% oppose having one built in their own area, according to a March Gallup survey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Those plans met fierce opposition from environmental groups and local communities concerned about climate impacts, coal dust, rail traffic and other potential downsides.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

But proceed with caution: Insurance salespeople may praise this strategy as a “Roth on steroids,” but there are downsides.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

But it does have downsides, such as being slower than other protocols, and, while highly customizable, its configuration can be more complex.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

It turned out that coming from such far corners of the social universe had its downsides.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman