Not to mention, critical jobs requiring a degree, like nurses and teachers, need the support of a workforce to best serve their communities.
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Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Data centers alone could consume 330,000–420,000 tons annually by 2030, with hyperscale AI facilities requiring tens of thousands of tons each for wiring, cooling, and power infrastructure.
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