How Toxic Are Data Centers for Politicians? Eight-Page Cease-and-Desist Letter Toxic
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Data centers are becoming politically radioactive—local backlash and "data senator" labeling raise the risk profile for new sites. When planning capacity, weight permitting, community relations, and reputational risk as heavily as land and power pricing.
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