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North Carolina localities pause data center projects amid growing opposition

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Three additional localities in North Carolina are considering pausing data center developments due to increasing public opposition. This trend follows a developer's withdrawal of a proposed project in Raleigh. Recent polling indicates a growing sentiment against data centers across the state. AI

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North Carolina localities pause data center projects amid growing opposition

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    NC Newsline: Three more NC localities weigh pauses on data centers as developer backs away from Raleigh project. “Recent polling shows growing opposition to dat

    NC Newsline: Three more NC localities weigh pauses on data centers as developer backs away from Raleigh project. “Recent polling shows growing opposition to data centers in North Carolina. That trend is being reflected across the state Monday, with three more cities and counties …

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