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Data Centers Strain Neighborhoods in Heat | Providence News
As heat waves grip the eastern U.S., data centers are under fire for their energy-hungry cooling systems and diesel backup generators that worsen local air quality. In Lowell, Massachusetts, residents near a major facility report noise, fumes, and empty pools—not from lack of heat, but from the tech’s environmental toll. Already vulnerable neighborhoods like Sacred Heart are bearing the brunt, sparking heated community debates and a city council moratorium on new data centers. While national experts debate whether the growth is a crisis, locals demand solutions that balance digital progress…
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