Pennsylvanians Overflow with Frustration Over Data Center Surge at Town Hall

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A town hall meeting in Pennsylvania saw over 225 attendees express frustration over the state's handling of rapid data center development, citing concerns over electricity prices, water use, noise, and rural industrialization.

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