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Why Is Maryland Powering Virginia’s Data Centers Instead of Building a Smarter Grid?

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Marylanders face potential costs of $800 million to support Virginia’s data center expansion while failing to adopt advanced energy technologies like sodium-ion batteries and micro nuclear reactors. U.S. regulations hinder innovation, leaving Maryland to rely on outdated approaches instead of leveraging its resources for a sustainable energy future.

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Power Grab in the Piedmont: How Wes Moore Is Letting Out-of-State Interests Bulldoze Maryland Property Rights

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By Michael Phillips As hundreds of Maryland families brace for the bulldozers of Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), one man has the power to stand up for their rights—and he’s …

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Trump’s America and the New Land War: Federal Judge Grants PSEG Access to Private Property Without Consent

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A federal judge granted Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) temporary access to over 90 private properties in Maryland for survey work related to the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project. This ruling, met with outrage from landowners and local officials, raises concerns about property rights and corporate overreach in energy projects. Grassroots group Stop MPRP, Inc. vows to challenge the decision.

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Stop the Creep: Why Frederick County’s Data Center Overlay Is a Red Flag for All of Maryland

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Frederick County is facing proposed changes to its Critical Digital Infrastructure Overlay, raising concerns about agricultural land loss, reduced residential setbacks, and ignored expert recommendations. This issue threatens property rights and local governance in Maryland, risking further corporate control over land. Residents are urged to oppose the changes for future protections.

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Eminent Domain or Exploitation? What Colorado’s Land Grab Means for Maryland’s MPRP and Property Rights

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In Brighton, Colorado, a family’s farm was seized through eminent domain for a private developer’s benefit, highlighting a troubling trend in using government processes for private gain. This raises alarms in Maryland, where similar threats emerge from the Maryland-Pennsylvania Reliability Project. Property owners must safeguard against such abuses of power.

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The Green Lie: How Corporations Are Bulldozing Maryland Under the Banner of Climate Progress

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The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, marketed as clean energy, devastates rural Maryland, harming forests and farmland to support Virginia’s tech industry. Conservationists warn of environmental consequences, while Maryland’s leadership remains silent. This situation highlights the disparity between corporate interests and genuine climate justice, which should prioritize protecting communities over profit.

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Sacrifice Zones: How Rural Maryland Was Marked for Corporate Expansion and Didn’t Even Know It

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The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project exemplifies the concept of “sacrifice zones,” where rural areas are designated for dangerous infrastructure, prioritizing profit over community welfare. This trend reflects a national pattern, where marginalized communities face exploitation while urban centers benefit. The silence from officials underscores the systemic neglect of rural rights and needs.

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Ripped from the Roots: The Human Toll of Maryland’s New Land War

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The New Land Wars series highlights the emotional and psychological toll of the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project on families. Legal threats and invasive surveys create chronic anxiety, eroding community trust and well-being. As Marylanders face the loss of their homes and legacies, the fight for resistance and hope intensifies against corporate aggression.

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The New Bully Tactic: How Energy Companies Are Suing Maryland Families Just for Saying No

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Kevin Daniels faced a lawsuit from PSEG after refusing access to his Maryland farmland for a controversial transmission line project. This corporate tactic reflects a broader issue of legal bullying against property owners, threatening fundamental rights against unwarranted invasion. Without public action, such harassment could escalate, affecting all Marylanders.

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Maryland Pays, Virginia Plays: How an Energy Project Is Sacrificing Maryland Land for Northern Virginia’s Big Tech Boom

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Joanne Frederick discovers survey stakes for the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) on her farm, unaware it benefits Northern Virginia’s data centers, not Marylanders. The project threatens local environments and property rights, with Marylanders facing lawsuits while their state pays for Virginia’s energy needs, highlighting broader issues of community neglect for corporate gain.

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