More than 200 environmental groups demand halt to new US datacenters | Congress urged to act against energy-hungry facilities blamed for increasing bills and worsening climate crisis

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More than 200 environmental groups demand halt to new US datacenters | Congress urged to act against energy-hungry facilities blamed for increasing bills and worsening climate crisis

www.theguardian.com

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More than 200 environmental groups demand halt to new US datacenters

www.theguardian.com

Exclusive: Congress urged to act against energy-hungry facilities blamed for increasing bills and worsening climate crisis

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