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| Short term economic growth during the build phase of the data centers. |
Extreme demand for electrical power could tip the grid into being unreliable or unavailable. |
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Fossil fuel use would accelerate leading to exasperation of climate change. |
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Extreme demand for fresh water could cause conflicts in drought prone areas. |
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Foreign ownership would have direct access to people's data. |
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Constant noise, higher electricity rates, water impacts, and land impacts could ruin the enjoyment of their properties for many home owners. |
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Once the data centers are up and running, very few jobs will remain to run the centers. Many of these jobs are low skilled, such as groundskeepers. |
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