New York lawmakers pass one-year ban on new data centers

New York lawmakers have passed a one-year ban on new large data centers, pending approval from Governor Kathy Hochul. The moratorium aims to give policymakers time to assess the environmental and energy price impacts of large data centers. The state's environmental agency will create a report evaluating the resources used and pollution created by data centers, which will inform future decisions. Companies planning to build large data centers will be required to hold public forums to discuss their plans and address community concerns.

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