Community Concerns Grow Over Proposed Data Center Near Akron
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Community concerns are rising over a proposed data center near downtown Akron, with residents worried about potential impacts such as increased electricity costs, noise pollution, and air quality issues. The facility's reliance on fossil fuels could lead to higher greenhouse gas emissions and strain local utility grids, prompting calls for opposition to mitigate these environmental and health risks.

Jan 15, 2026, 6:18 AM