Virginia Mercury: Up for a vote in this election: clean energy, data centers and utility influence

Up for a vote in this election: clean energy, data centers and utility influence – Virginia Mercury COMMENTARY IVY MAIN OCTOBER 4, 2023 12:55 AM        “I Voted” stickers are displayed at a Richmond polling place during the 2022 midterm elections. (Graham Moomaw/Virginia Mercury) How much Read More …

This Community Has Been Busy!

Dear Supporters, Never let it be said that this community does not find creative ways to make sure our voices and concerns are heard! On Sunday, outside of a Democrat Party fundraiser advertised as “Back the Board” with headliners Tim Kaine and Ann Wheeler, a small Read More …

PEC: Data Centers, Surging Power Demand Take Center Stage

Data Centers, Surging Power Demand Take Center Stage – The Piedmont Environmental Council (pecva.org) September 28, 2023 Dear Supporter, As director of land use here at The Piedmont Environmental Council, I’m accustomed to responding to major development proposals. However, I’ve never seen anything quite like Read More …

Prince William Times: Supervisor Jeanine Lawson calls for investigation of former supervisor for corruption tied to data centers

Supervisor Jeanine Lawson calls for investigation of former supervisor for corruption tied to data centers | News | princewilliamtimes.com “Prince William County Supervisor Jeanine Lawson on Tuesday held a press conference calling for Pete Candland, her former board colleague, to be investigated for public corruption.” Read More …

InsideNoVa: Lawson calls on officials to investigate former Prince William board colleague in relation to data center project

Lawson calls on officials to investigate former Prince William board colleague in relation to data center project | Headlines | insidenova.com By Ben Peters, bpeters@insidenova.com  Sept 20, 2023 Republican Supervisor Jeanine Lawson called on law enforcement agencies to investigate recently resigned Supervisor Pete Candland’s consulting Read More …

London School of Economics: Big Tech’s New Headache: Data Centre Activism Flourishes Across the World

Big Tech’s New Headache: Data Centre Activism Flourishes Across the World | Media@LSE Sebastián Lehuedé November 2nd, 2022 0 comments | 12 shares Groups opposing the construction of polluting and water-intensive data centres are emerging in different regions. These local activists are laying bare Big Tech’s Read More …