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Public backlash against data centers is rising. Politicians are playing catchup

Public sentiment against data centers is running high this election season, leaving politicians of all stripes scrambling to respond.

Public backlash against data centers is rising. Politicians are playing catchup

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Public sentiment against data centers is running high this election season, leaving politicians of all stripes scrambling to respond.

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Public sentiment against data centers is running high this election season, leaving politicians of all stripes scrambling to respond. We look at how this is playing out in Pennsylvania.

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