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Virginia Data Center's 24-Hour Diesel Generator Run Drove Residents From Homes
Original: Virginia Data Center Ran Diesel Generators for 24 Hours. Residents Fled
A data center in Virginia ran its diesel backup generators continuously for 24 hours, prompting nearby residents to leave their homes because of fumes and noise. The incident highlights growing tensions in northern Virginia, the world's largest data center hub, where residents are pushing back against the industry's environmental and health impacts on surrounding communities.
Why now: Growing public concern over the environmental and health toll of booming data center expansion in Virginia.
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