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Amazon's AI Data Center Faces New Hurdles | Philadelphia News
Amazon’s colossal AI data center in Falls Township is hitting a major roadblock as Governor Shapiro reverses course, pulling the project from Pennsylvania’s fast-track permitting and demanding local approval for every state permit — including for 250 natural gas backup generators. Once a flagship $20 billion investment championed by Shapiro, the facility now faces intense scrutiny amid public outcry over pollution and energy use. With thousands petitioning for a pause and the DEP reviewing the generator application, this decision could reshape how Pennsylvania handles future data center…
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