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After Unanimous Committee Approval, GRID Act Heads to First Council Vote

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After Unanimous Committee Approval, GRID Act Heads to First Council Vote This legislation to rein in utility profits, strengthen consumer protections, and expand affordable clean energy would be DC’s first major utility reform in 25 years. WASHINGTON, DC — The D.C. Council Committee on Transportation and the Environment unanimously passed the GRID Act on Wednesday, […]

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CCAN Action Fund Congratulates Elaine Luria and Janelle Stelson on Congressional Wins

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CCAN Action Fund Congratulates Elaine Luria and Janelle Stelson on Congressional Wins Victories in two key districts underscore a call for climate leadership, affordable clean energy, and a new direction in the United States Congress   WASHINGTON, DC – Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) Action Fund congratulates our endorsed candidates, Elaine Luria (VA-02) and Janelle

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Over 300 Virginians Rallied in Richmond as Huge Statewide March for Data Center Moratorium Reaches Final Stop

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Hundreds of Virginians Bring Statewide March for a Data Center Moratorium to Richmond for Final Stop Residents and advocates cap a two-week campaign, demanding a pause on data centers as high electricity bills and new warnings over the Dominion–NextEra merger put affordability in the spotlight   RICHMOND, VA — Over 300 Virginians gathered in Richmond

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Danville Residents Marched for a Moratorium on New Virginia Data Centers

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Danville Residents Marched for a Moratorium on New Virginia Data Centers Community members and advocates called for an immediate statewide pause on new data center approval   DANVILLE, VA — Residents and advocates hosted yesterday a March for a Moratorium on Craghead Street and Patton Street in downtown Danville, calling on state leaders to pause

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Virginians Launch Statewide, Two-Week “March for a Moratorium” in Alexandria

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Virginians Launch Statewide, Two-Week “March for a Moratorium” in Alexandria Residents, frontline advocates, and community partners rallied and marched outside proposed Plaza 500 data-center site, calling for an immediate statewide pause on new data-center approvals   ALEXANDRIA, VA — Virginians launched today a two-week, statewide March for a Moratorium campaign in Alexandria, calling on state

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Ninety Percent of Marylanders Now Live in Counties with Pause on Data Centers as Anne Arundel County Council Passes 15-Month Moratorium

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Ninety Percent of Marylanders Now Live in Counties with Pause on Data Centers as Anne Arundel County Council Passes 15-Month Moratorium Council vote reflects growing movement across Maryland demanding time to establish safeguards before new data centers move forward ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Anne Arundel County Council unanimously passed yesterday Council Bill 63-26, legislation that

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80% of Marylanders Live in Counties That Are Now Pressing “Pause” on Data Centers as Backlash Grows Against Big Tech’s Reckless Expansion

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Eighty Percent of Marylanders Live in Counties That Are Now Pressing “Pause” on Data Centers as Backlash Grows Against Big Tech’s Reckless Expansion Counties and cities across the state are responding to unified outrage against data centers everywhere they are being proposed.   TAKOMA PARK, MD — Four out of five Marylanders, from the Eastern

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Virginia Beach Enacts a Yearlong Moratorium on Large-Scale Data Centers

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Virginia Beach Enacts a Yearlong Moratorium on Large-Scale Data Centers City Council vote adds Virginia Beach to the growing list of Virginia localities to take action against data centers, strengthening the case for a statewide moratorium   VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — The Virginia Beach City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday night to enact a one-year

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Congratulations to Our 2026 Virginia Climate All-Stars Award Winners

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Congratulations to Our 2026 Virginia Climate All-Stars Award Winners Real progress on climate depends on leaders who are prepared to challenge the industries standing in the way. At a time when powerful corporations continue to profit from pollution, CCAN Action Fund’s 2026 Climate All-Stars Awards recognize the state lawmakers who have stepped forward to protect

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