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Tech

Oregon's data center boom sparks fears of higher bills, water strain, and blackouts

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Outdoors

Florida sounds alarm as Burmese pythons establish a foothold in Charlotte County

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Tech

Maine planning board orders review as Berwick gravel pit sparks dust, water, and truck fears

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Business

Oklahoma AG slashes PSO rate hike from 15% to 1%, cutting $25 monthly jump to $2.45

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Tech

East Texans came for peace and quiet, now fear data centers will shatter both

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Business

Florida regulators advance Duke's data center plan, but warn it's on 'real shaky ground'

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Tech

Tennessee bitcoin mine's 'noise never stops,' and officials weigh 2-year data center freeze

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Tech

San Antonio residents sound alarm as data center seeks permit for 32 diesel generators

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs stands behind a podium displaying "People Over Data Centers" with flags in the background.

Tech

Arizona puts data center tax breaks on hold for 3 years after water, power backlash

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Business

Kentucky congressman urges utility: Don't stick ratepayers with data center power costs

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Outdoors

New York park turns trees into insecticide traps to kill lanternflies near vineyards

https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/pedestrian-safety-us-streets-design/

Tech

U.S. streets built for speed, not people, helped drive a 72% rise in pedestrian deaths