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[–] EvergreenGuru@lemmy.world 12 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Data centers deserve zero tax breaks. They’re flush with investor cash and should be forced to pay for any additional infrastructure costs to power and cool themselves.

[–] adespoton@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 hour ago

More than that, they should require an environmental bond and community improvements, and a 50 year water management plan. They should be treated in the same way as a strip mine.