Maryland County Adopts a Two-year Moratorium on Data Center Development

AI justification

County-level moratorium on high-impact AI infrastructure aligns with climate and sustainability goals. | The moratorium directly addresses environmental and social harms from data centers, including energy consumption and local infrastructure strain. It reflects a precautionary approach to AI-driven development, prioritizing long-term sustainability over short-term economic gains. No significant negative aspects were identified in the action itself.