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Kansas Data Centers Need Smarter Rules | Topeka News
Kansas communities are racing to attract data centers, but experts warn they must first nail down six critical policies—noise, power, water, emissions, setbacks, and aesthetics—to protect residents, the environment, and ensure real economic gains. New standards like Tier Four generators slash pollution and noise by 90%, while closed-loop water systems are mandatory in drought zones to prevent chemical runoff. Communities need support against corporate giants, so state task forces are being proposed to level the playing field. Plus, with energy demand skyrocketing, developers may soon be…
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