Climate Change
Controversial Maryland Data Center Bill Tests Governor’s Climate Credentials, Environmentalists Say
Governor Moore’s administration is supporting legislation to exempt data centers from environmental scrutiny. Advocates say that amounts to reneging on previous climate promises.
“We endorsed Wes Moore primarily because of his forward-facing climate agenda. We liked what he said and his level of commitment. And that’s why this bill has been so difficult,” said Kim Coble, executive director of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters (LCV), choosing her words with caution.
Controversial Maryland Data Center Bill Tests Governor’s Climate Credentials, Environmentalists Say