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Perspectives: The data center rush in Appalachia

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Big Tech, Community Organizing, Economic Analysis, Energy, Environmental Justice, Government & Policy, Jobs, Legal & Zoning, Public Engagement, Taxes, Utilities & Power, Water Quality & Quantity

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Interview/opinion, News

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Author:

James Branscome

Organization:

The Daily Yonder (via Rappahannock News)

Resource URL:

Open resource

Published date:

January 7, 2026

Impact Type:

AI-Specific Risk Analysis, Community & Social Impacts, Economic Impacts, Environmental Impacts, Environmental Justice, Grid & Infrastructure Impacts, Human Rights & Labor Exploitation, Public Health Impacts

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Big Tech, Community Organizing, Economic Analysis, Energy, Environmental Justice, Government & Policy, Jobs, Legal & Zoning, Public Engagement, Taxes, Utilities & Power, Water Quality & Quantity

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air, climate change, energy, environmental, financial, health, Industry information, jobs, justice, land, legal, organizing, permits, policy, Power/electricity, strategy, tax, water

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Gateways:

Gateway : Gateway 1 – Site Selection & Land Acquisition
Gateway : Gateway 2 – Power & Utilities
Gateway : Gateway 3 – Water and Sewer Utilities
Gateway : Gateway 4 – Tax Incentive Negotiations
Gateway : Gateway 6 – Construction & Operational Permits
Gateway : Gateway 7 – Operational Oversight & Watchdogging

US State:

Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia

Type:

Interview/opinion, News

Tags:

air, climate change, energy, environmental, financial, health, Industry information, jobs, justice, land, legal, organizing, permits, policy, Power/electricity, strategy, tax, water

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