A new Jersey city has voted to ban new data center developments, effectively blocking one the largest proposed data centers in the state.
The Millville Board of Commissioners moved to ban data center developments in the city.
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A New Jersey city has banned new data center developments.
The decision effectively blocks a proposed data center giant.
The ban comes amid a backlash against a data center boom in southern New Jersey.
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