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Maryland woman leads community to block $5 billion data center project

A Maryland woman who faced eviction after a pay cut became a key activist in stopping a large data center development.

Nov 7, 2026, 5:23 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (National Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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NPR News reported that thousands of people across the United States have been opposing the construction of data centers in their communities.

Among these activists, a Maryland woman who had been evicted following a pay cut emerged as a leader in the local effort to block a $5 billion data center project in her area.

Her involvement helped galvanize community opposition, contributing to the successful prevention of the vast data center's development in Maryland.

This case highlights the growing national movement against large data center projects and the role of local activists in influencing development decisions.

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  1. NPR News: An unexpected activist emerged to help block a $5 billion data center in Maryland
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