New York enacts first statewide moratorium on large data centers to address environmental and utility concerns
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Governor Kathy Hochul has imposed a one-year pause on new hyperscale data centers over 50 megawatts, halting new permits to develop environmental standards amid rising concerns about energy use, water supply, and local impacts. The move has drawn criticism from former President Donald Trump, who urges its repeal citing economic and AI leadership risks.
