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More than a dozen US states consider temporary data center bans
Lawmakers across the US are moving to pause new data center development as concerns grow over energy use, environmental impact, and strain on local infrastructure. Maine is closest to acting, advancing a bill that would halt approvals for large-scale facilities while officials study effects on power grids, costs, and natural resources. With over a dozen states exploring similar restrictions, the outcome could reshape how and where AI infrastructure expands domestically.
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