Community Opposition and Regulatory Challenges in Maryland's Data Center Expansion

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Communities across the U.S. are increasingly opposing the expansion of large data centers due to concerns over environmental impact, increased energy costs, and quality of life, leading to delays, cancellations, and legal battles for tech giants and developers.
Topics:business#big-tech#community-opposition#data-centers#local-protests#regulatory-challenges#world
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- With Transmission Line Controversies, Local Leaders Look to Move Away from Data Center Growth LoudounNow.com
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