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Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates
Heat waves in the U.S. are straining power grids and worsening air quality near data centers, particularly in Lowell, Massachusetts' Sacred Heart neighborhood. Residents like Eileen Castle express concerns about environmental and health impacts from industrial cooling systems and diesel generators. Experts warn that data centers' energy and water demands during extreme heat could harm local air quality.
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