Hampton Roads Protesters Call for Statewide Pause on New Data Centers

Virginians rally against new data centers, demand stronger protections

Virginia Beach advocates want a pause on new data centers, while industry leaders point to the jobs, tax revenue and economic benefits they provide.

Virginia Beach protest against data centers calls for statewide moratorium

More than 30 people marched in Virginia Beach Town Center Tuesday calling for a statewide data center moratorium in Virginia.

Hampton Roads protesters call for statewide pause on new data centers

A coalition of Hampton Roads residents rallied in Virginia Beach, calling for a statewide moratorium on new data centers amid concerns about environmental impacts, power demands and future development.

VA residents march to demand pause on new data centers

VIRGINIA (WAVY) — Since Oct. 10, Virginians statewide have been participating in the March for the Moratorium, calling on state leaders to pause approvals for new data centers across Virginia. The campaign calls for a pause to give policymakers time to establish protections for residents, public health, the environment, and transparent local decision-making. Advocates are [...]

Hundreds rally in Grandin Village demanding statewide data center moratorium

More than 200 Roanoke Valley residents gathered in Grandin Village on Wednesday afternoon, demanding Virginia lawmakers impose an immediate freeze on new data center approvals as Google explores two major regional facilities. Demonstrators marched along Grandin Road before holding a community forum and screening the documentary Vs. Goliath at the Grandin Theatre. The post Hundreds rally in Grandin Village demanding statewide data center moratori…

Virginia Beach Data Center Protest Demands State Moratorium

More than 30 people rallied at Virginia Beach Town Center, urging state lawmakers to pause data center development across Virginia.