Maryland data center opponents rally in Frederick County over expansion plan

Frederick County, Maryland residents rallied against a county proposal to expand zoning for data centre construction, part of a nationwide July 18 protest movement. The opposition reflects growing tension between AI infrastructure's economic benefits and local concerns over electricity demand, water consumption, noise, and grid strain.

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