Philadelphia Residents Push Back on Data Center Plans Near Former Oil Refinery

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A growing national backlash against data center construction has reached Philadelphia, where city officials are considering building a new facility in an already industrially burdened neighborhood. The proposed site is located near a former oil refinery that has left a lasting environmental impact on the surrounding community. Residents and advocates are raising concerns about adding further industrial strain to an area that has long dealt with pollution and related health issues. The situation reflects a broader tension across the United States between the surging demand for AI infrastructure and the communities asked to host it.

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