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A view of industrial buildings with a smokestack under a cloudy sky, featuring parked vehicles and an American flag.

Tech

Iowa county's data center freeze may bend for one tied to a nuclear plant restart

A modern data center featuring rows of black server racks and illuminated areas under a bright ceiling.

Tech

New Mexico county approves 18-month data center freeze after Spaceport plan ignites backlash

A dimly lit data center corridor lined with glowing server racks.

Tech

Cherokee County, Georgia, hits pause on data centers, eyes moratorium into 2027

A gas water heater.

Home

California pushes Bay Area gas water heater ban to 2028, adds hardship exemptions

A green garden hose coiled on dry, brown grass with a yellow spray nozzle.

Home

Thames Water bans hosepipes for 10.1 million in England after a record dry spring

A data center construction site.

Tech

South Carolina county approves 6-month data center moratorium after residents warn of ruin

A bridge connecting Mankato and North Mankato.

Tech

Minnesota city sets hearing on yearlong data center moratorium as opposition spreads

A crowded meeting room with attendees facing a panel of officials and screens displaying information.

Tech

Florida city may ask voters to ban data centers before one is ever built

A clearance sign in a clothing store.

Business

EU ban on destroying unsold clothes, shoes takes effect, and discount racks could grow

A city council meeting taking place in Oshkosh, with several members seated at a table.

Tech

Two Wisconsin communities move to pause data centers, with water at the heart of the fight

A gas stove.

Business

California gets a new legal path to phase out gas appliances with pollution limits

A technician opening a server rack.

Tech

Maryland's Prince George's County orders 2-year data center pause as AI demand lifts power bills