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Ohio has approved a 73-megawatt natural gas fuel cell power plant in Hilliard to support Amazon Web Services, despite local concerns over air quality and safety due to projected emissions of up to 1.46 million pounds of CO₂ daily. Residents argue that these emissions are comparable to those from approximately 66,000 cars, and while calls for carbon capture technology have been made, AEP Ohio cited regulatory restrictions preventing its implementation. Construction is set to begin in January 2024, with local government appealing the air permit amid apprehensions about health risks linked to historical pollution.