Virginia lawmakers consider data center regulations amid growing concerns

Virginia lawmakers are taking a look at adding regulations to data centers as more and more pop up across the Commonwealth with chatter about them continuing in Hampton Roads.

Amanda Doughty, a Newport News resident, created a petition opposing any potential data center development in the city, citing environmental concerns.

“The environmental impact we’re looking at – increased air pollution, increased water pollution, and water scarcity,” Doughty said…

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