Data centers are driving power demands but few seem to want data centers near them.
Cardinal Way
Cardinal Way is a project to promote civil discourse between people in our community, even if they disagree.
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A pragmatic approach to energy to keep Virginia the top state for business
We need more natural gas and nuclear to support our increasing energy demands.
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Charting a sustainable path for data center development in Virginia
How Virginia can better cope with the growing energy demands of data centers.
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From ‘I can relate’ to ‘insulting,’ readers weigh in on JD Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’
Donald Trump’s choice of JD Vance as his running mate has been a big hit — on the best-seller lists. Vance’s memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” surged to No. 1 on both the New York Times and Amazon lists, and sparked a new round of controversy over whether its portrayal of Appalachia rings true or false. As […]
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JD Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ rings true
The story of America is the story of ordinary people stepping up to do amazing things. This is the story of JD Vance as told in “Hillbilly Elegy.”
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JD Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ rings false
For Appalachia’s hillbillies, it’s more than an elegy.
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When it comes to climate issues, not much middle ground
Gov. Youngkin’s decision to withdraw from an electric vehicle mandate raises questions about how much the government should be involved in reducing carbon emissions.
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Not outsourcing Virginia’s lawmaking to California bureaucrats is a good thing
The simple fact is that no jurisdiction, even California, is ready for a forced transition to electric vehicles, and Virginia absolutely should not tie itself to California’s own misguided and unworkable policy.
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Youngkin’s autocratic decision moves Virginia backwards on the transition to EV’s
Some falsely argue that the government is telling people they cannot purchase gas vehicles. The compact does not prohibit the sale of new gas combustion engines until 2035 — eleven years and three governors from now.
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Property rights vs. viewsheds? When it comes to solar farms, there’s sharp disagreement
Southside has become a hotspot for solar growth, but not everyone is happy about it. These responses to our Cardinal Way project show the intensity of their feelings.