US midterms elections: Why data centers are becoming a key issue
With the US midterm elections just weeks away, data centers are emerging as a major political issue for both Republicans and Democrats.
France 24 reports: With the US midterm elections just weeks away, data centers are emerging as a major political issue for both Republicans and Democrats.
There are about 3,000 facilities currently operating in the country. With that number potentially doubling in the coming years, concern – and, in some cases, anger – is growing among voters.
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