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Small towns in central Washington see data center boom

The data center boom in central Washington offers a compelling promise: to anchor communities with good jobs. However, critics argue that they strain water and energy resources, which will hinder the state from reaching its climate goals.

KUOW’s Monica Nickelsburg reports.

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