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Residents in Appalachian Ohio are expressing opposition to the construction of hyperscale data centers. Concerns include increased utility costs, high water usage, and potential environmental and health impacts. A recent poll indicates 70% of respondents oppose hosting such facilities in their communities.
More and more people are expressing their discontent with hyperscale data centers. A recent Gallup poll showed 70% are against hosting a large data center in their community. Concerns include: utility costs, water usage, environmental and health effects, and the use of these centers for AI surveillance. The data centers of the early 2000s functioned […]
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