To power Utah’s data center boom, companies are turning to fossil fuels
Grist • 2/10/2026 – 2/24/2026
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2026-02-102026-02-24
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
12h
Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score24/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier81% (0.5^15/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-10
- 2026-02-12
- 2026-02-24To power Utah’s data center boom, companies are turning to fossil fuels (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 2 sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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