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AI Power Struggle in North Carolina | Raleigh News
North Carolina’s rush to build AI data centers is sparking fierce backlash as residents, nurses, and environmentalists protest the hidden costs—rising power bills, pollution risks, and corporate tax breaks. Duke Energy’s push for rate hikes while profiting from data center power deals has ignited outrage, especially in Richmond County where Amazon’s massive campus faces scrutiny over diesel generators and air quality. Critics warn of harmful emissions impacting vulnerable communities, while experts propose smarter solutions: voluntary peak-hour energy cuts, on-site renewables, and virtual…
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