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Last update: 5 hours agoData Center Scrutiny: A new PFAS alarm is landing on the AI boom: a report flags “forever chemicals” in groundwater and soil near expanding data center clusters and herbicide manufacturing sites, prompting state and federal investigations. Water Justice Context: The concern echoes a California study released this week that ties hyperscale data center growth to water scarcity and social vulnerability—Imperial County is highlighted as a flashpoint where environmental burdens and community risk overlap. Virginia Policy Watch: In the background of all this, Virginia’s regulators are still bracing for pressure on multiple fronts, from energy infrastructure fights to public health rules. Local Life: Closer to home, Pulaski County Schools named its teacher, employee, and bus driver of the year, while Salem VA Health Care System received maintenance funding for HVAC, windows, and other upgrades.
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