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California’s high-speed rail authority is eyeing a bold new revenue play: leasing land and power to data centers along the rail corridor. While meant to fund the project’s long-term sustainability, the plan has ignited fierce debate. Residents in the Central Valley fear the environmental toll — massive energy and water use, heat, and noise — especially as they’re already bearing the brunt of the rail’s construction. Community backlash is mounting, with calls for transparency and public input before any deals are sealed. Officials are now pushing for workshops and open forums to educate locals, acknowledging that profits shouldn’t come at the cost of public trust. The authority’s CEO promises updates as partnerships take shape — but for now, the future of this controversial revenue stream hangs in the balance.

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