New York imposes landmark one-year ban on large data centres
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By Al Jazeera
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New York State has implemented a groundbreaking moratorium on the construction of new large-scale data centres for one year, addressing concerns about energy consumption and environmental impact. This regulatory move aims to evaluate the infrastructure's strain on local power grids and water resources while policymakers develop sustainable guidelines for future technological expansion in the region.
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