Monterey Park Votes to Ban Datacenters Permanently
Monterey Park, California, becomes the first US city to vote on a permanent ban on datacenters, with 86.3% of votes in favor, citing environmental and health concerns.
Monterey Park, California, becomes the first US city to vote on a permanent ban on datacenters, with 86.3% of votes in favor, citing environmental and health concerns.
The final oil tanker from the Middle East arrives in California amid war in Iran, with gas prices already above $6 per gallon. Experts warn of further increases.
Gas prices in the US have jumped nearly 27 cents in a week, with the White House under pressure to lower costs as the US-Israel war on Iran threatens global oil supplies, though American production offers some insulation.
Residents in Monterey Park, California, successfully organized against a proposed datacenter, securing a moratorium through community activism and highlighting a growing national movement against such facilities.