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Data Center Pause? Not So Fast | Birmingham News
A potential statewide pause on new data centers is stirring debate in Alabama, but Representative Givhan casts doubt—legislative sessions aren’t even scheduled until February, making immediate action impossible. While public sentiment strongly opposes these energy-hungry facilities, Givhan acknowledges some companies like Google and Facebook are responsible players. Still, he warns that no data center leaves behind a pristine footprint, and despite his long-standing concerns over energy use, he’s not against all of them. With the public clearly turned off, the future of data center…
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