查尔托市议会敦促在干旱期间暂停数据中心. Charlotte council urges moratorium on data centers amid drought.
查尔托市议会成员Dimple Ajmera正在敦促暂停新数据中心建设, Charlotte City Council member Dimple Ajmera is urging a moratorium on new data center construction to address water usage concerns during a prolonged drought. 尽管业界声称它们是高效的用水者, 但她认为这些设施可能会压迫当地资源和影响公共健康. She argues that the facilities could strain local resources and impact public health, though the industry claims they are efficient water users. 议会将于5月18日重新审视东夏洛特项目. The council is set to revisit the East Charlotte project on May 18.