New York lawmakers are closing in on a historic decision to impose a moratorium on the construction of new data centers in the state, a move that could have significant implications for the tech industry. The proposed legislation, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of these massive facilities, has been gaining momentum in Albany in recent weeks. If passed, the moratorium would effectively put a hold on the development of new data centers in New York, a state that has become a hub for major tech companies. The move is seen as a bold step in addressing the growing concerns over the environmental footprint of data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
Moratorium on Data Centers Nears Passage as N.Y. Lawmakers Wind Down The New York Times
