Environment group urges data center pause as power demands surge

A Virginia environmental advocacy group is calling for a moratorium on new data-center development, arguing the state lacks a comprehensive plan for the massive new power demand, transmission buildout and potential effects on water, air quality and nearby communities. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Chris Miller of the Piedmont Environmental Council says voluntary promises from major tech companies are not enough to protect ratepayers from infrastructure costs.