This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kay Richards, in her 60s, based in Manassas, Virginia. It's been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider reached out to Amazon for comment, but did not receive one prior to publishing. When my husband and I moved into our home over a decade ago, there were no data centers to be found. It was just an idyllic little neighborhood full of trees. It was our dream place. Today, there are 14 data centers within a mile radius of our home,