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East Texas data center project canceled amid community backlash

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A proposed data center project in East Texas has been canceled due to significant community opposition. Diode Ventures, based in Kansas, had planned to construct the facility in Henderson County, near the Cedar Creek Reservoir. The project faced backlash from residents concerned about its environmental impact, particularly its water consumption and construction timeline. AI

RANK_REASON The cancellation of a data center project due to community backlash is a local event, not a significant industry-wide development.

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East Texas data center project canceled amid community backlash

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    Texas Tribune: East Texas data center project pulled after facing community backlash. “Kansas-based Diode Ventures had proposed building a data center in Hender

    Texas Tribune: East Texas data center project pulled after facing community backlash. “Kansas-based Diode Ventures had proposed building a data center in Henderson County near Cedar Creek Reservoir, a historic waterway in a community heavily involved in water conservation. The Fo…

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