Virginia's new data center tax brings in revenue but leaves climate advocates wanting. Democrats promised to ensure power-hungry facilities paid their fair share while advancing clean energy—but the tax that just passed includes no climate requirements, according to Canary Media. The political compromise may deliver on fiscal fairness, but falls short on environmental standards that renewable energy advocates had championed.

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