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2 big data centers are coming to Utah’s coal country. How they’ll be powered has residents ‘up in arms.’

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Two new data centers are planned for Utah's coal country, sparking concern among local residents regarding their proximity to homes and power requirements.

“It’s all descending, these data centers,” said Cindy O’Neil, who tracks the progress of the projects. “They’re setting these things within a couple of miles of homes.”

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