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Landmark data center moratorium passes Maine Legislature
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (552+ words) Lawmakers have given final approval to a moratorium on data centers larger than 20 megawatts " the first statewide ban of its kind in the country. "What we're talking about here is an ability for us to absorb and understand the impact…...
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Lawmakers try to balance booming data center industry with concern from Texans
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (401+ words) HUTTO, Texas " A piece of land in the heart of Hutto is zoned for the mixed use of homes, retail and potentially a road to ease frequent traffic on Ed Schmidt Boulevard, which Christine Benson lives off. "There's another street…...
Fort Meade data center proposal advances despite residents' concerns
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Town of Greece warns of compromised email account
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (83+ words) Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Town of Greece warns of compromised email account The town of Greece is warning about a recent hack. In a social…...
Amazon data center coming to San Antonio
1+ week, 6+ day ago (243+ words) SAN ANTONIO " A new data center will soon be in the works in South-Central Texas. According to a March 25filing from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a $65 million data center owned by Amazon is planned for construction on the…...
Proposed school cellphone ban in Maine advances
1+ week, 6+ day ago (231+ words) AUGUSTA "The Legislature's budget committee has advanced a proposal to ban cellphones in public schools. Theban, part of a budget proposed by Gov. Janet Mills, will now move to the House and Senate as part of a revisedspendingplan that will…...
Taylor approves land annexation for KDC data center
2+ week, 3+ day ago (200+ words) TAYLOR, Texas " Despite some residents not wanting a data center to come to Taylor, Texas, the city council unanimously approved annexing about 48 acres of land into its jurisdiction Thursday night. Residents raised concerns about the $2. 5 billion data center in November....
Michigan data center coalition includes DTE, Consumers Energy
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (318+ words) LANSING, Mich. " A new statewide coalition has formed with the stated mission of helping communities understand the growing debate over data center projects across Michigan. Michigan for Responsible Data Centers launched March 19, bringing together business groups, utilities, labor unions, environmental…...
SUNY ESF is using search engine Ecosia to turn web searches into trees
4+ week, 8+ hour ago (376+ words) Artificial intelligence is a useful tool, but one that comes with a cost. Scientists say AI use will intensify greenhouse gas emissions and consume vast amounts of energy and natural resources. According to the National Education Association, a single AI…...