Extreme heat adds to strains on data centers and tensions in host communities

Extreme heat like the weather sweeping the eastern U.S. drives up energy demands for data centers, adding to their strain on power grids and worsening air quality for surrounding areas. The impact on local communities that face increased pollution underscores…

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) Eileen Castles swimming pool, the only one for blocks around, was once a refuge for neighborhood children on hot summer days. But even as temperatures soared this week, Castle, 82…

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