New Rules for Data Centers in Illinois and New York

伊利諾州與紐約州針對數據中心的新規定


Introduction

Illinois and New York are making new rules. They want to stop too many big data centers from opening.

伊利諾州與紐約州正在制定新規定,旨在防止過多的大型數據中心開設。

Main Body

In Illinois, Governor Pritzker stopped tax help for data centers on July 1. He wants to protect water and electricity. He wants these companies to pay more money to the state.

在伊利諾州,州長 Pritzker 於 7 月 1 日停止了對數據中心的稅務援助。他希望保護水資源與電力。他希望這些公司向州政府支付更多資金。

In New York, the government wants to stop big data centers for one year. They want to check if these buildings hurt the land or the air. Companies must also talk to the public before they build.

在紐約州,政府希望暫停大型數據中心一年。他們想檢查這些建築物是否會損害土地或空氣。公司在建設前還必須與大眾溝通。

Some business leaders are unhappy. They say these rules are bad for the economy. They want the government to look at each project one by one.

部分商業領袖對此感到不滿。他們表示這些規定對經濟不利。他們希望政府能逐一審查每個項目。

Conclusion

Both states now want more control. They want technology to grow, but they also want to protect the environment.

兩州目前都希望增加控制權。他們希望科技業成長,但同時也想保護環境。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Want To' Pattern

In this text, we see a very common way to explain goals and desires.

The Secret: Subject + want to + action (verb).

Look at these examples from the story:

  • They \rightarrow want to \rightarrow stop (too many centers).
  • He \rightarrow want to \rightarrow protect (water).
  • Companies \rightarrow want to \rightarrow grow (technology).

⚠️ The Small Change (S)**

When talking about one person (He, She, or a Name), we add an -s to 'want'.

  • They want to... (More than one person)
  • He wants to... (One person: Governor Pritzker)

🛠️ Simple Vocabulary Bridge

Word from textSimple Meaning
ProtectKeep safe
HurtDamage / Make bad
UnhappySad or angry

Vocabulary Learning

rules (n.)
Instructions that tell you what you must or must not do.
Example:The school has many rules about wearing uniforms.
protect (v.)
To keep someone or something safe from harm.
Example:We must protect the forest from fire.
electricity (n.)
The energy used to power lights and machines.
Example:The storm cut off the electricity in my house.
public (n.)
The people in a community or country.
Example:The park is open to the public.
economy (n.)
The system of how money and goods are produced and used in a country.
Example:Tourism is very important for the local economy.
environment (n.)
The natural world, including land, water, and air.
Example:Pollution is bad for the environment.
Practice A2 words in a crossword