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70sEraVet

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7. I hadn't thought of the 'Data Center' angle

Reply to GoCubsGo (Reply #2)

Mon Feb 23, 2026, 09:29 AM

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I assume that much of the anticipated energy-needs of these centers involve 'cooling', which in itself would likely be a very large demand. I see how Greenland might be strategic.
But Alaska would, I think, serve the same purposes.

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