Inside Oregon's data center empire: tax breaks, water use and rising backlash

from KGW’s Straight Talk · host Stephanie Domurat/KGW

Data centers now use 11% of Oregon's power. The Oregonian's Mike Rogoway breaks down the tax breaks, water use, and backlash driving the debate.

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