Data Centers Become Political Flashpoint in US Towns
#DataCenters #LocalEconomyOpposition to data centers has become a major political movement across the U.S. This report examines what actually happens to local jobs, the economy, and communities when a data center arrives in town. read more
Benicias Post-Refinery Future Hangs in the Balance
#EnergyTransition #LocalEconomyBenicia, California faces an existential shift as its Valero oil refinery, the city's economic cornerstone, closes. This creates a test case for transitioning from fossil fuels, balancing job losses and health benefits with an uncertain future of redevelopment. read more