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Sprigg Township in Adams County, OH, has passed a 12-month moratorium on data center projects in response to public concerns about a proposed facility that would be one of the largest in the state, using 31 times more energy than the county. This decision reflects a broader movement among communities in Ohio against rapid data center development. Food & Water Watch, which first called for a data center moratorium, reports that over 250 organizations have supported this initiative, highlighting the need for communities to assess the impact of such developments.