Archbald Braces for a Data-Center Boom Around Its Small Town
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Developers plan six data-center campuses around Archbald, Pa., covering about 14% of the town’s land and sparking opposition that has even led to resignations amid safety and environmental concerns, as residents weigh potential economic benefits against wildlife disruption and quality-of-life impacts.
Topics:business#data-centers#environment#government-regulations#local-governments#pennsylvania#technology
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