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In the garbage wars, West Virginia gave counties a say. Data center opponents say they deserve one, too.
Almost 40 years ago, residents fought against out-of-state garbage being dumped in West Virginia. Now, as massive data centers are proposed across the state, the decades-old fight may offer new lessons to residents seeking a path forward.
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