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October 31, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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How Much Time Can Environmental Review Add?

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November 2, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Criminal investigation launched into Google's Finnish data center project
Google's subsidiary Tuike Finland cleared and drained 330 hectares of forest at Muhos for a data center siteThe company failed to get the necessary environmental impact assessments completed before...
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October 31, 2026 at 2:53 AM
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AMP is hitting major milestones with a closed project loan and a newly secured air permit for its biochar facility, paving the way for innovative waste reduction strategies!

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AMP reports biochar air permit, loan closing and progress toward SipsAssort operations
AMP's general manager reported a closed project loan and a minor air permit for the biochar facility; design is 90% for building improvements and AMP aims to begin sorting at Victory next year, with year-to-date landfill waste reduction at 21%.
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November 1, 2026 at 4:07 AM
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Residents of Amsterdam are rallying against the Brookfield PUD, citing threats to local wildlife, traffic safety, and the integrity of their community's green spaces.

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Neighbors urge planning commission to reject Brookfield PUD, cite wetlands and traffic threats
At a packed public hearing Oct. 28, many Amsterdam residents urged the planning commission to deny or scale back the Brookfield Residential PUD, citing conflicts with the city’s recent comprehensive plan, loss of woodland and wetlands, traffic and public‑safety concerns.
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November 1, 2026 at 3:58 AM
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Residents in Butler County are demanding a halt on new data center regulations until independent environmental and water studies reveal potential risks to their health, wildlife, and property values.

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Residents urge moratorium and independent studies as data‑center debate heats up
Dozens of speakers urged the Butler County commission to pause consideration of new data‑center rules until independent environmental, water and noise studies are completed, citing local wells, migratory birds and quality-of-life impacts. Speakers also alleged industry influence on the regulations' language.
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November 2, 2026 at 6:33 AM
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Butler County residents raised urgent concerns over proposed data-center zoning regulations, leading to a unanimous decision to delay a vote and address potential impacts on water and ecosystems.

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Butler County tables data-center zoning rules after hours of residents’ objections
Following several hours of public comment and concern about water, noise and notice, the Board of County Commissioners voted 4-0 to postpone a final decision on proposed data-center zoning regulations for one week. Residents pressed for an independent environmental study and a moratorium on hyperscale projects.
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November 2, 2026 at 6:31 AM
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Ben Becker is sounding the alarm on the proposed Deep Green data center, warning that its tidal devices could wreak havoc on local ecosystems and utility costs.

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Cook Inlet Keeper urges borough to oppose Deep Green data center over tidal impacts
Ben Becker of Cook Inlet Keeper urged the Kenai Peninsula Borough to oppose the proposed Deep Green data center, citing concerns about hundreds of tidal devices, aquatic noise, a projected 100‑megawatt load and added utility operating costs during slack tides.
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October 31, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Wythe County is at a crossroads as the Planning Commission prepares to decide on a controversial land-use ordinance following a heated public hearing on data centers.

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Wythe County planning commission set to consider land-use classification after contentious public hearing on data centers
After a public hearing Oct. 26 that drew a large turnout and sharply divided comments over data centers and zoning, the Wythe County Planning Commission is scheduled to consider recommending a draft Land Use Classification Ordinance and map to the Board of Supervisors at its Nov. 2, 2026 meeting at 6 p.m.
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November 2, 2026 at 3:31 AM
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Interim City Attorney Drew Martin reassures that the six-month moratorium on new data-center permits is safe for now, but what changes are on the horizon for Jackson City?

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City attorney: data‑center moratorium won’t lapse within 30 days as ordinance is finalized
Interim City Attorney Drew Martin told the Planning & Development Committee the publication date shifted the moratorium’s effective date and the city is finalizing a general ordinance requiring state and utility reviews; draft will be circulated to council soon.
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October 30, 2026 at 4:26 AM
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Residents are rallying against a proposed data center at Bell Works, arguing it violates the town's redevelopment plan and threatens their community with noise and environmental impacts.

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Residents urge Holmdel to block Bell Works data center, say proposal exceeds redevelopment plan
Multiple residents told the Holmdel Township Committee that a proposed 40+ MW data center at Bell Works is the wrong use for that site, arguing the project exceeds the footprint allowed by the 2012 redevelopment plan and urging the planning board to deny the application.
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October 30, 2026 at 4:21 AM
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Residents are raising alarms over a proposed house of worship on South Middlebush Road, fearing it could unleash a wave of traffic chaos and environmental issues.

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Residents urge council to intervene on large house-of-worship proposal for South Middlebush Road
Multiple Franklin Township residents told the council they fear a proposed conversion at 630 South Middlebush Road would create major traffic, emergency-access and environmental problems, and urged independent traffic studies instead of pandemic-era counts used in prior approvals.
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October 30, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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Yorkshire Water chief Nicola Shaw to step down after damning pollution verdict

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Nicola Shaw to Step Down as Yorkshire Water Faces Pollution Fallout
Shaw will leave in January after the water company received the lowest possible environmental rating, with former National Grid executive Nicola Medalova set to take over
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October 30, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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Huerfano County commissioners have rejected a controversial agri-industrial project amid fierce public outcry over safety and environmental concerns.

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Commissioners vote to deny multi‑use agri‑industrial conditional‑use application after heavy public opposition
Huerfano County commissioners voted to deny application 26‑000154 for a multi‑use site that proposed greenhouses, a biodigester, a pyrolyzer and worker housing after staff flagged unclear scope and neighbors raised safety, traffic and environmental concerns.
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November 2, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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Sunflower's revised transmission-line route promises to reduce impacts on local homes, but concerns remain as a crucial hearing in Topeka approaches.

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County staff say Sunflower’s revised power-line route reduces residential impacts; hearing planned in Topeka
Staff reported that Sunflower’s updated transmission-line route would pass fewer residences and that a Kansas Corporation Commission hearing is scheduled in Topeka on the first Wednesday of December; county counsel plans to attend to represent local concerns.
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November 1, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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The Sweetwater Authority is set to enhance habitat conservation with a $625,000 agreement to finalize crucial environmental plans—what's next for our community?

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Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee authorizes AECOM to finish habitat‑conservation planning and CEQA/NEPA work
The committee authorized the general manager to execute an agreement with AECOM Technical Services to complete the Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP), a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), and CEQA/NEPA documents; staff said the authority has $625,000 in a recent award and earlier federal grant funding to cover much of the work.
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October 29, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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Mountain Home residents are rallying against a controversial data center proposal, demanding transparency and a moratorium on applications amid rising concerns over environmental impacts.

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Mountain Home council adds emergency moratorium on data-center applications as residents press for transparency
Facing a flood of public comment about a leaked proposal, the Mountain Home City Council added consideration of an emergency moratorium on data-center applications and opened formal discussion about limits on data centers and the city’s outreach practices.
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November 1, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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The future of the 9 Mile Hill master-planned community hangs in the balance as developers seek a crucial extension and navigate potential changes that could reshape the project forever.

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Officials preview 9 Mile Hill master plan; developer asks board for extension ahead of Nov. 10 deadline
Planning staff updated the board on the 9 Mile Hill master plan, noting prior entitlements, active federal and state permits through 2028, and a pending request by the owner for a one‑year extension of the development agreement; staff warned removal of the 55+ age restriction would trigger a new review and likely a new EIR.
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October 31, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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A leading professor warns that blockchain technology could pose significant risks to society, sparking a heated debate with industry experts who see its potential for positive impact.

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Academic warns of blockchain's risks; industry panelists press counterexamples
Professor Hillary Allen told the committee she sees limited social utility in blockchain and cautioned against special legal treatment, while industry witnesses and public commenters emphasized practical non-crypto use cases such as healthcare record integrity and supply-chain tracking.
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October 29, 2026 at 2:49 AM
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A proposed marina plan claims to protect seagrass with a floating dock, but local experts are raising alarms about potential irreversible damage.

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Developer's marina plan and applicant claims on seagrass protection spark technical dispute
The applicant proposed relocating the existing 17-slip dock to deeper water with a floating dock and buoys, saying it will protect seagrass; citizens and local experts countered that pilings and installation will irreversibly damage seagrass and require dredging, leaving the issue contested.
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November 1, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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Ascension Parish Council has hit the pause button on new data center approvals, implementing a 90-day moratorium amid rising community concerns over noise, water use, and environmental impacts.

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After hours of public comment, Ascension council imposes 90-day moratorium on data-center approvals and tables zoning changes
Facing large turnout of residents worried about water use, noise, "forever chemicals," and grid impacts, the council voted to impose a 90-day moratorium on new data-center approvals (tabled until Jan. 21, 2027) and deferred adding a 'High Impact Development Facility' use to the zoning table while staff and council refine ordinance language.
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October 29, 2026 at 4:01 AM
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Massachusetts councilors are debating three bold strategies to manage incoming data-center proposals, raising critical concerns over environmental impact and resource usage.

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Councilors discuss zoning, moratorium and blocking as options for data-center proposals
Workshop speakers outlined three approaches to potential data-center projects — zoning ahead of proposals, blocking them or imposing a moratorium — and cited concerns about electric and water use, noise and pollution in other places.
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October 31, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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A Wisconsin district is stepping up to challenge a private entity's bid to become an electric public utility, aiming to protect community interests and address concerns about proposed power lines.

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Board authorizes intervention in utility application opposing proposed power site
Trustees authorized district staff to file a request to intervene before the Wisconsin Public Service Commission concerning an application to form an electric public utility and a proposed power-line/site; the action instructs the district administrator to represent district interests in the proceeding.
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November 1, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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In a crucial move for the Brookfield project, the planning commission is seeking expert environmental guidance amid public concerns over wetlands and traffic, but a final vote is on hold until further review.

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Planning commission requests environmental consultant, delays Brookfield vote pending coordinated review
After extended public comment on the Brookfield PUD, the Amsterdam Planning Commission voted to ask the common council to provide an environmental consultant to assist the board during SEQR/coordinated review and deferred any final action until outside agencies respond.
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November 1, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Livingston County is gearing up to regulate data centers with a new ordinance that includes hefty fees and strict guidelines—could this change the landscape of tech in the area?

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Livingston County packet proposes broad data‑center ordinance with application requirements, fee schedule and setbacks
The packet includes a draft ordinance that would require special-use approval for data centers meeting size/power/water thresholds, set environmental, sound and road-use studies, require decommissioning financial assurance, and impose substantial application and permit fees.
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November 1, 2026 at 7:36 AM