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My World Live, Laff, Whatever with Stu Shear - Part 3 on Data Centers: Power, Planning, and Politics in Ohio

Stu Shear welcomes back guest Quentin for "Part 3 on Data Centers," diving deep into the controversial developments in Wilmington, Piqua, and Sidney, Ohio.

This episode is a must-listen as they explore the serious scale and community impact of these massive projects, including:

  • Massive Power Needs: A site plan for one data center calls for 252 diesel generators and the on-site storage of approximately 2.5 million gallons of diesel fuel.
  • Emergency Concerns: Critical questions are raised about emergency preparedness, the capacity of local fire departments to handle a diesel or lithium battery fire, and the risk of a spill polluting local waterways like the Little Miami River.
  • Lack of Transparency: Discussion on the highly questionable use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to conceal information from the public and even elected and appointed officials, which led to uninformed decisions on zoning and noise exemptions for the generators.
  • Community Impact: The potential disruption to local housing markets and traffic from the huge influx of construction workers is also examined.

    • Plus, Stu shares a funny small-town comedy clip, updates on the "Fab Four" of Trim Radio Network, and a shout-out to the University of Findlay.

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