Julie Bolthouse argues that the proliferation of data centres in Northern Virginia, often cited as Data Centre Alley, poses significant environmental threats, such as increased pollution and strain on local resources. She emphasizes that the local community must deal with the negative consequences, including the need to fund additional electricity demands stemming from large data facilities, which disrupt natural habitats and diminish air quality.
According to Bolthouse, the region’s transformation into a data centre hub has led to the construction of new electricity cables that infringe on conservation areas and parks, indicating a prioritization of industry expansion over environmental protection. This trend puts local ecosystems at risk while also affecting the quality of life for residents, which is concerning for environmental campaigners.
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