Can Data Centers Be Done Right?
Data centers, particularly those supporting AI infrastructure, have become a flashpoint for bipartisan political and environmental concern across the U.S., driven by massive energy and water demands, lack of transparency, and community opposition. Despite their economic promise, projects
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