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STACK Data Center Sparks Debate | San Jose News
A massive 310,000-square-foot data center called STACK is rising in Hayward, California, demanding 76.6 megawatts of power and sparking fierce debate over water use in a drought-stricken state. Hayward’s city council responded by creating a new land use category for large data centers, requiring public hearings for projects over 50 megawatts — a move aimed at greater oversight amid growing resident concerns. Critics argue using scarce water for private tech infrastructure is reckless, while other cities like Oakley and Richmond have paused new approvals to assess environmental impacts. Though…
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