States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame
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Solar panels stretch out across the desert floor, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in North Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)Lights illuminate a Switch data center, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)A truck is driven past electrical infrastructure, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in North Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)The exterior of a Google Data Center is shown on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)The moon sets over the Edward Clark Generating Station, which runs on natural gas, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)
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Solar panels stretch out across the desert floor, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in North Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)
