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Meta Goes Nuclear: Big Tech’s AI Boom Sparks a New Atomic Age

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Meta Platforms has announced significant nuclear power agreements to support its expanding AI infrastructure, particularly its Prometheus AI supercluster in Ohio. The deals could yield up to 6.6 gigawatts of reliable, carbon-free energy by the mid-2030s, marking a shift towards nuclear as essential for AI’s energy demands amidst rising electricity needs.

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Baltimore County / Carroll County / Energy / Environment / Federal / Frederick County / Infrastructure / The New Land Wars / Washington County

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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Eminent Domain / Energy / Environment / Fiscal Spending / Frederick County / Infrastructure / Tech / The New Land Wars

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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Agriculture / Baltimore County / Carroll County / Energy / Environment / Frederick County / Infrastructure / Washington County

PSEG’s Power Grab: How a Utility Giant is Bulldozing Maryland’s Public Process

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Public Service Electric & Gas (PSEG) has bypassed the Maryland Public Service Commission, suing the state directly in federal court regarding the Maryland-Pennsylvania Reliability Project. This move signals a disregard for Maryland’s legal processes and institutions, prioritizing control over community interests. It raises crucial questions about local governance and state sovereignty.

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Baltimore County / Carroll County / Frederick County / Infrastructure / Legislation / Policy / The New Land Wars / Washington County

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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Economy / Environment / Money and Finance / The New Land Wars

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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