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Communities oppose data centers

Catholic Intelligence1 min read

Communities across America are increasingly opposing the construction of data centers due to concerns over energy use and utility costs.

A March poll by the Pew Research Center found that many Americans view these facilities negatively. According to the report, 39% of respondents believe data centers are mostly bad for the environment, while 38% believe they impact home energy costs and people's quality of life.

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  1. Aug 31, 12:45 PM Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Unwelcome neighbors? Data centers concerns grow over energy use, utility costs
  2. Aug 31, 12:45 PM OSV News Unwelcome neighbors? Data centers concerns grow over energy use, utility costs
  3. Aug 31, 12:35 PM The Catholic Sun Unwelcome neighbors? Data centers concerns grow over energy use, utility costs
  4. Sep 1, 8:31 AM The Catholic Spirit Unwelcome neighbors? Data centers concerns grow over energy use, utility costs
  5. Sep 1, 11:06 AM The Monitor Unwelcome neighbors? Data centers concerns grow over energy use, utility costs
  6. Sep 3, 5:28 AM Diocese of Scranton Unwelcome neighbors? Data centers concerns grow over energy use, utility costs

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