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  Support for data centers jumps a net 31 points after voters are told modern facilities can reuse the same cooling water for up to 10 years, new poll finds. -- https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2092209623583404461
https://www.raineycenter.org/polling/data-centers-voters-are...

For a closed loop cooling project:

  Fluid renewal occurs only every 7–15 years and is performed in a fully contained process that meets state and federal environmental standards. This design ensures zero water withdrawal, zero discharge, and continuous operation — fully aligned with TeraWulf’s commitment to sustainable digital infrastructure. -- https://www.lakemarinerdata.com/closed-loop-cooling


> modern facilities can reuse

Can, but do they? Feels a bit like Musk's Colossus that "could" use nuclear power but has been running on "temporary" natural-gas turbines for years now.


Nope, because dry cooling uses much more power. Latent heat of evaporation is "free" work.


Would support still jump if voters were told that cooling towers which don't use water need to use significantly more electricity instead?




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