Environmental groups say Virginia must act now on data center concerns

Name: Environmental groups say Virginia must act now on data center concerns
Uploaded: 2026-06-17T21:36:33.000Z
Duration: 38 s
Description: Environmental groups, including the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, are urging Virginia lawmakers to address the rapid growth of data centers. They contend that the data center boom is outpacing current regulations, as lawmakers are debating budget proposals related to these concerns.

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Environmental groups, including the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, are urging Virginia lawmakers to address the rapid growth of data centers. They contend that the data center boom is outpacing current regulations, as lawmakers are debating budget proposals related to these concerns.

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"Virginia's data center boom is moving faster than the law," the Chesapeake Bay Foundation says as lawmakers debate budget proposals.

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