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Expansion proposal for Brooklyn plants fuels data center fears
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The Gowanus and Narrows Generating Station. The two peaker plants produce a disproportionate amount of pollution. [ more › ]
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Vox
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TechCrunch
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Expansion proposal for Brooklyn plants fuels data center fearsThe Gowanus and Narrows Generating Station. The two peaker plants produce a disproportionate amount of pollution. [ more › ]