Environment
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3 days agoCA Soon May Have Over 300 Data Centers. Locals Worry About Water Supply Threats.
A proposed 330-megawatt data center in Imperial Valley raises local concerns over water usage and environmental impact.
Amato Evan was in the desert when the dust storm arrived. Evan was near Ocotillo Wells, in the western foothills of the Imperial Valley. The winds approached from the West as the sun was setting, stirring up the powdery soil. Suddenly, the dust was all around them. Evan tried to keep an eye on the ground, but he could barely see where he was going. His heart raced.