Malcolm Gladwell Criticizes Valley North Transmission Project in West Virginia
Malcolm Gladwell opposes the Valley North Transmission Project, a 260-mile power line from West Virginia to Maryland. The project faces increasing local and political resistance due to environmental concerns.

The Valley North Transmission Project, proposed by Valley Link Transmission LLC, is designed to transmit electricity from the John Amos coal plant in Putnam County, West Virginia, across 260 miles to a substation in Frederick County, Maryland. This 765-kilovolt line aims to supply power to data centers in Northern Virginia.
However, author Malcolm Gladwell has labeled the project as 'an abomination,' aligning himself with a growing opposition from both community members and political figures. The situation reflects broader tensions regarding energy infrastructure and environmental impacts in the region.




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