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Write Your Elected Officials: We need an Override
Image and news referenced in banner image: Inside Climate News If we truly want to understand the full impacts of data center development on Marylanders and our environment, State Lawmakers must override Governor Moore’s veto of the Data Center Study Bill. Nature Forward urges you and all of our members to write and call your elected officials to urge…
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Nature Forward Statement on Climate Vetos
For Immediate Release – May 22, 2025 For more information, contact Lisa Goodnight at [email protected] or 301-450-1478 or Vince Robinson at [email protected], or 301-450-1458 CHEVY CHASE, MD – Nature Forward issued the following statement in response to Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s veto of critical data center and climate measures: Nature Forward is deeply disappointed in Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s veto of…
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If Maryland must do data centers, they should be done right
Reader commentary argues that if Maryland proceeds with data center development, it needs to ensure that such projects are responsibly planned and implemented with proper regulatory oversight.
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Take Action on Prince George’s Data Center Bill Before November 19th!
UPDATE AS OF NOVEMBER 19TH: On Tuesday November 19, the Prince George’s County Council unanimously voted to HOLD on CB 52 until next year thanks to your outpouring of letters, and the many advocates who stood up for constituent’s voices. Collectively, we sent 230 letters to the Prince George’s County Council! You can watch the full…
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Data center conference gets caught up in power line controversy
Proponents of boosting industry face critics seeking to block proposed transmission project
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Moore’s next climate target should be data centers
The state must establish clear, thoughtful regulations that balance economic development with protections for local communities, infrastructure, and the environment.
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Maryland must not duplicate Virginia’s data center errors
Reader commentary cautions Maryland to consider the comprehensive impacts of data centers on people and the environment