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Meta data center allegedly muddies Georgia town's drinking water, investigation underway — EPA promises immediate investigation after congresswoman brings dirty jars of water to hearing (www.tomshardware.com)
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[–] ClownStatue@piefed.social 13 points 1 week ago (1 children)

But all those voters in that town laughing all the way to the… hmm. What did they get out of that data center deal? A handful of jobs? No increase in the tax base? Higher power bills? Hang on a sec, is Donald Trump on a city council in Georgia? Did I miss that?

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Probably nothing. Usually, those data centers are built against the express wishes of the communities. Money can buy a lot of "justice" in the US.