Pennsylvania coal towns resist data centers, fearing a repeat of industrial pollution

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Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, paused data center applications for 180 days due to environmental and development concerns. Residents fear repeating past industrial mistakes, citing pollution and health hazards from coal mining and subsequent industries. A state bill proposes a three-year moratorium on data center development. The opposition transcends political divides, with communities uniting against rapid, potentially harmful development driven by the AI boom.


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