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NY Halts Data Centers for Environmental Review | Durham News
New York is pausing new massive data center construction for a year as Governor Kathy Hochul signs an executive order to establish environmental and energy standards—making it the first state in the nation to do so. These tech behemoths gobble electricity and water, and the move aims to protect the grid, environment, and utility bills. Critics warn it could hurt job growth and U.S. competitiveness in AI, especially against China, while supporters see it as a necessary step to avoid long-term damage. Though other states have floated similar ideas, none have acted statewide—except Maine, which…
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