California considers locating data centers in oil fields to address community backlash
News ClipMaven's Notebook·CA·6/18/2026
A daily digest discusses a proposed solution to data center backlash, suggesting that future facilities could be located in oil fields. This idea aims to mitigate community concerns surrounding data center development by repurposing existing industrial sites.
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