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Chesapeake Residents Fight Back Against Controversial Data Center

7/18/2025

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Residents in Chesapeake, Virginia, are rallying against a proposed data center, fearing its noise, excessive water consumption, and environmental harm. Activist Elena Schlossberg underscores a rising NIMBY movement, as communities push back against resource-hungry projects. Local leaders have halted the development, echoing a broader national trend of resistance fueled by the surging demand for AI technology.

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Residents in Chesapeake, Virginia, are rallying against a proposed data center, fearing its noise, excessive water consumption, and environmental harm. Activist Elena Schlossberg underscores a rising NIMBY movement, as communities push back against resource-hungry projects. Local leaders have halted the development, echoing a broader national trend of resistance fueled by the surging demand for AI technology.