A proposed bill in New York is seeking to impose a three-year moratorium on the construction of new data centers in the state, reflecting a growing trend of increased scrutiny over the environmental and energy impacts of these facilities.

With New York being at least the sixth state to consider such a pause on data center development, the move underscores the mounting concerns regarding the sustainability of data centers.

Although the fate of the bill remains uncertain, it highlights the need for a more sustainable approach to data center construction and operation, as the industry continues to grow and expand.

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