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Data Center Proposal in Struggling Fairfield | Birmingham News
Fairfield, Alabama, a historically Black town grappling with poverty and the legacy of U.S. Steel, is weighing a controversial new data center proposal. While details remain vague, the planned colocation facility—where multiple companies would rent space, power, and cooling—could bring economic opportunity or environmental risk. Councilmember Courtney Turner, with expertise in environmental safety, vows to oppose any project that poses unacceptable harm, urging thorough impact assessments as residents voice concerns over noise, health, and the city’s ongoing recovery from bankruptcy and…
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