controversial issue

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Addressing the controversial issue of data-center power needs and their impact on residential bills, PG&E said each gigawatt of data-center demand could save the average customer 1% on their monthly bill, under certain conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Illegal fishing has been a controversial issue in Somalia for many years.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024

Then Julie Spilsbury was elected to the Mesa City Council and a few months later, her first controversial issue reached the agenda: an ordinance prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations, employment and housing.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2024

“Yes, it was a controversial issue, for some because of the whole female pastor concept, but just as many who thought I was too conservative,” Popham recalled.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 2023

Commencing in 1925 and continuing until his death, Mr. Nelson served on the Joint Commission on Holy Matrimony, which dealt with the highly controversial issue of divorce.

From Frank H. Nelson of Cincinnati by Herrick, Warren Crocker