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Diesel Generators Threaten Hamlet's Air | Raleigh News
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Amazon’s push to build a massive data center in North Carolina near Hamlet has sparked fierce local backlash, as residents fear diesel generators — nearly 600 requested by Amazon alone — will spike air pollution by up to 28%, endangering health in an area already burdened by industrial emissions. With state regulators racing to decide within weeks and locals armed with their own air monitors showing alarming trends, the fight pits economic growth against public safety — and the state holds the final, high-stakes decision.
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