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News Analysis A New Cooling Sensor Signals Data Centers’ Water Reckoning Parker's new sensor for liquid-cooled data centers is a small part hinting at a big shift: more water and energy flowing through your community's… July 27, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Norwich Data Center Fight Echoes America’s Own Battles A UK data center dispute near Norwich is a small window into a global pattern: communities pushing back on power, water, and land use. July 12, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Data Centers Should Earn Their Keep, Not Just Show Up A new op-ed says data centers must prove their worth to communities. Here's what 'earning their place' should actually mean. July 12, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Tyler Debate: Data Centers vs. Homes, Water, Power A Tyler Morning Telegraph column argues the city needs housing and infrastructure investment, not speculative data-center deals. July 12, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Data Centers Head to Rural America — So Do the Questions As hyperscale data centers spread into small towns, residents are asking about power, water, and who really benefits. Here's what to know. July 12, 2026 Read →

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