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  "textContent": "Maine has issued a temporary moratorium on data centers requiring more than 20MW of power until November 1, 2027.",
  "title": "'If these centers aren’t thoughtfully planned and coordinated, they can place extraordinary demands on electric infrastructure, the surrounding environment and host communities': Maine becomes first US state to pass data centre construction ban"
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