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US voters recall officials over datacenter expansion backlash
Residents in several US communities are recalling local officials who approved large datacenter projects without sufficient community input. The recalls reflect growing frustration over noise, water use, and environmental impacts from the facilities. At least three recall campaigns have succeeded in the past year, with more underway.
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The backlash highlights a widening gap between tech infrastructure needs and local governance, suggesting that the industry's expansion plans may face increasing political hurdles.
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