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Prince George's County Pauses Data Centers | Washington DC News
Prince George’s County has paused new hyperscale data center development for two years to thoroughly assess their environmental and energy impacts, sparking heated debate on council over whether that’s enough time—or too little—to weigh economic gains against long-term risks. While proponents tout tax revenue and economic diversification, opponents demand deeper scrutiny of water usage and grid strain. Now, the county is forming a task force to negotiate community benefits and drafting new legislation that could reshape how these massive facilities operate—turning the pause into a strategic…
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