California cities consider agreements to mitigate data center downsides
News ClipMaven's Notebook·CA·7/19/2026
This article explores whether cities can effectively negotiate agreements to mitigate the negative impacts of data centers. A Caltech professor suggests that such deals are indeed viable for municipalities. The discussion centers on strategies cities can employ to lessen the downsides associated with data center development.
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