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Phila. activists call for data center moratorium

Activists in Philadelphia have launched the "No Data Centers in Philly" campaign, urging the City Council to enact a data center moratorium and establish specific regulations for these facilities. This move comes amid growing concerns over environmental impact, electricity demand, and the expansion of AI-driven hyperscale data centers. Mayor Cherelle Parker has convened a task force to consider development standards and promised to implement "rigorous guardrails."