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Virginia’s Data Center Crisis | Richmond News
Virginia’s data center boom is straining communities and resources—26% of the state’s electricity and 2 billion gallons of water annually are being consumed, driving up utility bills and forcing schools to cut back. Residents from Hanover to Hampton Roads are demanding accountability, calling for a pause on new centers until tech giants shoulder their environmental and financial costs. While a new data center tax offers a small reprieve, Virginians say it’s not enough as drought warnings loom and families bear the brunt of the energy crisis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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