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Meet Atia, Our Maryland Data Center Intern!
Hey y’all, my name is Atia Bailey! I will be joining Nature Forward this year as a Maryland Data Center Intern and I am so excited to contribute to the Conservation Team’s work! My role as a research and outreach intern is to stay aware of current and upcoming data center policy and to educate…
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In 2026, more data center regulations could be coming in Maryland
Proposals could require state approval for projects, curtail their energy demand during peak times
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Maryland lawmakers push forward data center impact report, overriding Gov. Moore’s veto
The study will analyze the environmental and economic effects of the large tech facilities across the state.
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‘Not a red-blue issue’: Data center impact study bill sees new bipartisan push
Maryland legislators renew bipartisan effort to override Governor Wes Moore’s veto of a bill that would commission a comprehensive study on data center impacts
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Could Baltimore County get a data center? What to know about potential risks, benefits
Community leaders and residents examine plans for a proposed large-scale data center in Woodlawn
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Lighting the Way to a Safer DC: Shine Safely Act of 2025
Washington, DC is taking an important step toward a healthier, more sustainable future, and your voice can help make it happen. The Shine Safely Act of 2025, introduced by Councilmember Janeese Lewis George and co-sponsored by Councilmembers Brianne Nadeau, Brooke Pinto, and Charles Allen, aims to phase out the sale and distribution of mercury-containing fluorescent…
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Massive data centers invaded Virginia and Maryland wants to be next
Maryland has many of the same characteristics that made Virginia an appealing location.
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How could artificial intelligence impact air quality?
This Bay Journal series explores the impacts of data centers on water supply, energy use and air quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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DC Home Rule At Risk: A Threat to the Environment
The District of Columbia has always lived in the shadow of federal power. Unlike states, DC lacks full autonomy over its own budget, policies, and representation. Now, with the National Guard deployed into the city, residents face yet another reminder that their rights and the principles of democracy are treated as optional when it comes…
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Before it greenlights data centers, Maryland needs data on their impact and costs
In order to manage rising costs and impacts on ratepayers, Maryland needs to understand the true impacts of data centers on our state.