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Microsoft agrees to $2.5M settlement over Leesburg Data Center emissions - WFXRtv
During a power outage caused by substation failure, the Leesburg Data Center operated 62 emergency engines that exceeded permitted emissions limits for NOx, CO, VOC, PM10, and PM2.5, affecting air quality for nearby residents.
- Date it happened
- 2025-06-27
- Organisation involved
- Microsoft
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