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Inside the Dirty, Dystopian World of AI Data Centers

Posted on March 13, 2026March 20, 2026 by Jared Mummert

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Va.’s data center boom shows how hard it is for lawmakers to rein in industry
An expert says his plan would slash energy bills by 30 percent

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