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Monterey Park becomes first US city to permanently ban data centers — 2026-06-10
## Short Segments Monterey Park makes history by becoming the first US city to permanently ban data centers. Later, we'll explore how this decision could influence other cities. But first, a court ruling closes a loophole in the Endangered Species Act for coal miners, and cross-sector talent is driving innovation in renewable energy. A court ruling closes a loophole in the Endangered Species Act for coal miners. In a significant legal decision, a US district court ruled that federal attempts to bypass Endangered Species Act protections for coal mining were illegal. This ruling means that coal…
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