How the fight over US datacenters is scrambling this state’s politics: ‘We don’t want it’
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#1
A major disagreement over datacenters has become a hot topic in Pennsylvania state politics.
一場針對數據中心的主要分歧已成為賓夕法尼亞州政治中的熱門話題。
#2
Governor Josh Shapiro supports building new technology infrastructure to power the growing artificial intelligence industry.
州長喬許·夏皮羅支持建設新的技術基礎設施，以推動日益增長的人工智慧產業發展。
#3
However, some state lawmakers and local residents have pushed back against these plans.
然而，一些州議員和當地居民對這些計劃表示反對。
#4
The debate shows how government policy on technology can divide communities that are affected by these large projects.
這場辯論呈現出政府的科技政策會如何分化受到這些大型專案影響的社群。
#5
One proposal that has caused strong reactions is a plan for a datacenter complex near Philadelphia.
其中一項引起強烈反應的提議，是在費城附近興建數據中心綜合體的計劃。
#6
The site is a former hospital called Pennhurst, which closed in 1987 because of terrible conditions for disabled patients.
該地點曾是一所名為潘赫斯特的醫院，該醫院於 1987 年因身心障礙患者的惡劣環境而關閉。
#7
The buildings were later turned into a haunted house attraction that draws thousands of visitors each fall.
這些建築後來被改建為鬼屋景點，每年秋天吸引數千名遊客。
#8
Now, the property owners want to build three large datacenter buildings that would be powered by methane gas.
現在，該物業的業主想要建造三棟將由甲烷氣體發電的大型數據中心建築。
#9
Local residents in East Vincent township are worried about the project because it would sit less than 200 meters from a veterans' home.
東文森特鎮區的當地居民對這個項目感到擔憂，因為它距離一所退伍軍人之家不到 200 公尺。
#10
Donald Hyman, a 62-year-old resident, told reporters that air pollution from the facility could harm his health.
六十二歲的居民唐納德·海曼告訴記者，該設施造成的空氣污染可能會損害他的健康。
#11
He has been recovering from a serious heart condition.
他一直在從嚴重的正心臟病中康復。
#12
Other veterans at the Southeastern Veterans' Center said that noise from the construction and operations could disturb residents who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
在東南部退伍軍人中心的其他退伍軍人表示，來自建設和營運的噪音可能會打擾患有創傷後壓力症候群的居民。
#13
The controversy reflects a wider national debate about datacenters in the United States.
這場爭議反映了美國國內針對數據中心更廣泛的國家級辯論。
#14
As the artificial intelligence boom continues, technology companies need more and more facilities to store and process data.
隨著人工智慧熱潮持續發展，科技公司需要越來越多的設施來儲存和處理數據。
#15
Many communities have said clearly that they do not want these large buildings near their homes.
許多社區已經明確表示，他們不希望這些大型建築靠近他們的家園。
#16
One resident summarized the local feeling by saying, "We don't want it."
一位居民用這句話總結了當地的感受：「我們不想要它。」
#17
The conflict between economic growth and community well-being is expected to shape state politics for years to come.
經濟成長與社區福祉之間的衝突，預計將在未來幾年內形塑州政治。