Rival tech companies, including Amazon and Microsoft, are expanding data center footprints in Virginia while Amazon reassesses its clean energy goals.
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Rival tech companies, including Amazon and Microsoft, are expanding data center footprints in Virginia while Amazon reassesses its clean energy goals.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Protests erupted against Amazon's data center expansion plans in Hanover County, Virginia.Sub-event
Tech giants are expanding data centers in Virginia; Amazon is also reviewing its clean energy targets.1 source
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