Wyoming Environmental Groups Debate Best Way to Manage Data Center Growth in the State

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By By Jake BolsterOct 19, 2026, 4:39 pm58 ptsTrending
Concerns about siting, water and electricity demand have led to calls for more oversight of data center construction in the Cowboy State, but not alignment on how to achieve it. By Jake Bolster CODY, Wyo.—On a warm October evening at a bar in downtown Cody, Wyomingites gathered to ponder the future of what…

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