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New York pauses big data center construction for a year to study energy and climate risks

New York pauses big data center construction for a year to study energy and climate risks

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July 16th, 2026

New York pauses big data center construction for a year to study energy and climate risks

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New York has imposed a year-long ban on building large data centers.

紐約已實施為期一年的禁令,禁止建造大型數據中心。

Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on Tuesday.

州長凱西·霍楚於週二簽署了一項行政命令。

It is the first statewide moratorium of its kind in the U.S.

這是美國首個此類全州範圍的暫停措施。

The order targets hyperscale data centers, which house thousands of servers.

該命令針對超大型數據中心,這些中心容納數千台伺服器。

They need huge amounts of energy and water.

它們需要大量的能源和水資源。

The move aims to protect the environment and the energy grid.

此舉旨在保護環境和能源電網。

Hochul said progress should not bring higher utility bills or water shortages.

霍楚表示,進步不應導致更高的水電費或水資源短缺。

The order pauses state permits for new large data centers.

這項命令暫停了州政府對新建大型數據中心的許可。

It also directs regulators to create standards on energy use, water use, and other impacts.

它還指示監管機構制定關於能源使用、用水和其他影響的標準。

The decision enters a national debate on AI regulation.

這項決定引發了全國對人工智慧監管的辯論。

President Donald Trump has warned states not to restrict the AI industry.

總統唐納·川普警告各州不要限制人工智慧產業。

Tech companies argue such rules hurt job growth and help China.

科技公司認為這類規則會傷害就業成長並幫助中國。

At least a dozen states have proposed similar moratoriums, but few have passed.

至少有十幾個州提出了類似的暫停措施,但只有少數通過。

Dan Diorio of the Data Center Coalition said the ban will push investments elsewhere.

數據中心聯盟的丹·迪奧里奧表示,這項禁令會把投資推向其他地方。

Hochul’s Republican opponent, Bruce Blakeman, opposes the moratorium.

霍楚的共和黨對手布魯斯·布萊克曼反對這項暫停措施。

He said local governments should make their own deals with tech firms.

他說地方政府應該自行與科技公司達成協議。

New York has not yet been a major destination for the largest data centers.

紐約目前還不是大型數據中心的主要目的地。

July 16th, 2026

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