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flag Arizona and Oklahoma move to regulate data centers’ water and energy use amid sustainability concerns.

flag Mohave County, Arizona, is proposing strict rules for new data centers, requiring them to generate their own power, use water-efficient cooling, and disclose energy and water plans upfront amid growing concerns over water scarcity and rising energy costs. flag Oklahoma is also taking action, with Rep. Amanda Clinton introducing a study to assess how the booming data center industry impacts electricity and water resources, aiming to balance economic growth with sustainability. flag Both states are responding to rising scrutiny over data centers' resource use, secrecy around operations, and potential strain on infrastructure, with leaders emphasizing the need for transparency and responsible expansion to protect natural resources and communities.

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