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Community Conflict Over Battery Factory

This chapter explores the mixed reactions of Green Charter Township residents to a proposed multi-billion dollar battery factory, highlighting their concerns about environmental impact and job quality. Fueled by fears of foreign influence and a departure from local values, community members express outrage during township meetings, culminating in heated political struggles. The evolving opposition illustrates a broader narrative of economic opportunity clashing with local identity and national security anxieties.

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