In Virginia, the world's data center capital faces mounting opposition from local residents
- Posted on May 10, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In Virginia, the world's data center capital faces mounting opposition from local residents
This East Coast US state is home to 12% of the world's capacity for the massive data centers essential to AI, which it has attracted largely through tax breaks. Local residents are especially concerned about their environmental impact.
