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Hochul Temporarily Bans New Data Centers in NY Amid Scrutiny of Climate Impacts
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a one-year moratorium on new data centers of at least 50 megawatts to address environmental concerns, including energy and water use. The executive order directs agencies to develop regulations and assessments for data center projects, which are linked to AI and Bitcoin mining.
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