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SUMMARY:Ask An Attorney — Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services
DESCRIPTION:This week (part of the “Thinking Like a Lawyer” series\, we will be offering time to ask an attorney questions! \n\n\n\nAsk general questions about environmental law\, permits\, and decision-making processes. (We will not be providing legal advice or representation). \n\n\n\nRegister on Zoom
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/ask-an-attorney-fair-shake-environmental-legal-services/
CATEGORIES:Shared Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T150000
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SUMMARY:Data Center Polling Deep Dive Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Join us alongside experts from Embold Research\, Climate Power\, and Data for Progress for an exclusive\, data-driven briefing on public perception trends around data centers. \n\n\n\nWe’ll break down the latest shifts in public opinion and equip you with actionable messaging strategies to power your advocacy. \n\n\n\nPlease register in advance. We will record this session and if you are unable to attend\, please register to ensure you receive a follow-up email with the recording and resources shared during the session. \n\n\n\nRegister on Zoom
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/data-center-polling-deep-dive-briefing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T190000
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SUMMARY:Proposed Data Center Transmission Line in SWPA Info Session
DESCRIPTION:NextEra is proposing a new high-voltage transmission line\, the Kammer-Juniata line\, running from West Virginia through Washington\, Westmoreland and Indiana counties in Pennsylvania. Data center demand is driving the project. People along the route are only now learning about it\, and the decisions about the path\, the cost and who pays are happening now. \nJoin Protect PT for a plain-language briefing with two people who work on transmission and utility rates in Pennsylvania. \nWhat you’ll learn\n\nWhere the line runs\, what the timeline looks like and why data centers are driving the demand.\nWhat the line means for landowners along the route\, including land use\, property rights and eminent domain.\nWho pays for new transmission\, how data center demand reaches your electric bill and how you can speak up as a consumer.\n\nFeatured speakers\n\nLiz Marx\, Executive Director at Pennsylvania Utility Law Project.\nDaryl Lawrence\, Consumer Advocate of Pennsylvania.\n\nHosted by: Gillian Graber\, Protect PT\, and Ryan Clover\, Halt the Harm Network. \nWant to go deeper? Read Protect PT’s background on the proposed line at protectpt.org/powerline. If you have neighbors along the route\, invite them to join you. \nOnline via Zoom. Register Here.
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/proposed-data-center-transmission-line-in-swpa-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T130000
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SUMMARY:Who Owns Appalachia? Property\, Extraction\, and Land Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Central Appalachia has been a key site of the extractive economy for two centuries. In recent decades\, landscapes reshaped and abandoned by the coal industry have been repurposed for prisons and\, now\, AI data centers.  \nHow did this region become a target for repeated cycles of extraction and abandonment?  \nHow are communities using land ownership data not only to stop new extractive developments before they take hold\, but also to break with the property regime that underpins them? And what can these struggles teach us about resisting extractivism elsewhere?  \nSPEAKERS:  \n\n\nTiffany Joy (Pyette)\, Founder and Co-Executive Director of the Appalachian Rekindling Project   \n\n\nSharon Fisher\, President of the Clinch Coalition   \n\n\nMary Cromer\, Environmental Lawyer and Deputy Director of Appalachian Citizens Law Center (Kentucky)   \n\n\nLindsay Shade\, Environmental sociologist\, Red Natural History fellow\, convenor and co-founder of the Appalachian Land Study Collective   \n\n\nRuth Wilson Gilmore\, Professor and organizer  \n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: This event will not be recorded. This event is part of a new programming series organized with the 2026–2028 Red Natural History Fellows with the Natural History Museum.
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/who-owns-appalachia-property-extraction-and-land-liberation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T200000
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SUMMARY:How Data Centers Use Water: Cooling\, Consumption\, Wastewater & What Communities Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Water has become one of the biggest concerns for communities facing data center development\, but understanding how much water a facility will actually use\, and what happens to that water afterward isn’t always straightforward. \n​What does it mean when a developer says a data center will use a “closed-loop” cooling system? Why do some cooling systems consume so much water? Where does the wastewater go\, what might be in it\, and can local wastewater treatment systems handle it? \n​Join Amy Adams of the Southeast Climate and Energy Network (SCEN)\, for a practical conversation about how data centers use water and what communities need to know when evaluating proposed projects. \n​During this webinar\, Amy will break down how data center cooling systems work\, including open- and closed-loop systems\, water consumption and evaporation\, chemicals used in cooling\, and wastewater and discharge. We’ll also look at the permits communities should be watching for and the potential impacts on aquifers\, watersheds\, and local water and wastewater infrastructure. \n​Most importantly\, we’ll talk about what communities should be asking developers and local officials before these projects are approved and how to recognize when you’re not getting the full story about a data center’s water use and impacts. \n​About the speaker: Amy is Deputy Director at the Southeast Climate and Energy Network\, or SCEN\, a regional network working to advance equitable climate and energy solutions across the South. \n​Before joining SCEN\, Amy worked at the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. She later joined Appalachian Voices\, where she became a leading organizer and advocate for coal ash accountability following the Dan River disaster. \n​Amy brings a really valuable perspective to this conversation because her work sits at the intersection of environmental protection\, public accountability\, and community organizing. More recently\, she’s been digging into the water and policy implications of AI and data center development and thinking about what communities need to know to protect their resources. \n​Rose Willis & Kathryn Conrad / https://betterimagesofai.org / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/how-data-centers-use-water-cooling-consumption-wastewater-what-communities-need-to-know/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T100000
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SUMMARY:Data Centers: Community-Led Advocacy to Real Solutions presented by Southern Environmental Law Center
DESCRIPTION:You can’t talk about data centers without talking about the South. Our region has become the largest hub for these facilities in the U.S.\, and communities — from city neighborhoods to rural towns — are feeling the impact. Hear how grassroots organizers are pushing for change not only at the local level but calling for more transparency and national policy action. \nPhoto courtesy of: Southern Environmental Law Center
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/data-centers-community-led-advocacy-to-real-solutions-presented-by-southern-environmental-law-center/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T193000
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SUMMARY:Impact of Data Centers On Land\, Water\, Health\, and Affordability
DESCRIPTION:The United States is expanding data centers to feed AI faster than any nation. Many in Appalachian states are already driving up the cost of power and water\, causing new pollution and rolling back clean energy. Join a conversation to plan how we can respond to the expansion.
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/impact-of-data-centers-on-land-water-health-and-affordability/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T150000
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SUMMARY:Data Centers and Health: Combating Mis- and Disinformation and Industry Opposition
DESCRIPTION:Across the United States\, we are seeing a massive buildout of AI data centers\, and to meet their unprecedented energy demands\, a deepened dependence on fossil fuels. Health professionals are increasingly concerned about the potential harms and impacts and want to know how to respond.  \nJoin the Medical Society Consortium on Climate Change and Health\, Healthy Climate Wisconsin\, Physicians for Social Responsibility\, Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments\, and the American Public Health Association for a timely webinar series that will equip attendees with the knowledge they need to speak confidently about the health and environmental justice harms from the rapid buildout of data centers.
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/data-centers-and-health-combating-mis-and-disinformation-and-industry-opposition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T190000
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SUMMARY:Tracking the Data Center Industry: Insights from Southwestern Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:​Southwestern Pennsylvania has seen a surge of data center proposals over the past year. These hyperscale projects are often sited in areas already shaped by fracked gas extraction\, energy infrastructure\, aging power grids\, and legacy pollution. Residents in these communities frequently face limited access to clear\, trustworthy project information while dealing with compressed approval timelines and technical\, hard-to-navigate decision-making processes. Many are asked to weigh promised economic benefits against risks to air quality\, water resources\, public health\, energy affordability\, and long-term land use. \n​In order to provide more accessible information\, FracTracker Alliance worked with four Pittsburgh-based students and recent graduates as they researched 12 data center proposals across Allegheny\, Washington\, Westmoreland\, Beaver\, Greene\, and Indiana counties. Over the last nine weeks\, the team attended public meetings\, filed Right-to-Know requests\, reviewed permits\, researched ordinances and zoning designations\, mapped potentially affected community resources and ecological sites\, and spoke with residents to get their side of the story. \n​Join this webinar to learn about the timelines\, technical details\, and next steps for major regional data center developments in Southwestern Pennsylvania\, with a focus on the Homer City Energy Campus\, the Springdale Data Center\, the Upper Burrell Data Center\, and Project Phoenix. \nThese data centers exemplify different important aspects of data center developments that we are seeing across the country\, including behind the meter power buildout\, the rallying of community voices and power\, the use of moratoriums to buy time to update local ordinances\, and a lack of developer and local government transparency.
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/tracking-the-data-center-industry-insights-from-southwestern-pennsylvania/
CATEGORIES:FracTracker,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T200000
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SUMMARY:Right-to-Know Requests That Get Results
DESCRIPTION:Sharing this webinar from Better Path Coalition! \nThis webinar will feature Pennsylvania-based examples\, but the tools and strategies covered are relevant to communities everywhere. \nWe’ve seen firsthand how much can be uncovered when communities start asking the right questions and demanding the records to back up the answers. \nOn Tuesday\, September 8 at 7 PM ET\, Better Path Coalition is hosting “Informing the Resistance: Right-to-Know Requests That Get Results\,” a webinar on how advocates and community members can use open records requests to uncover information\, hold decision-makers accountable\, and strengthen their organizing. \nConcerned Citizens of Montour County recently demonstrated just how powerful this tool can be. Their Right-to-Know request produced documents revealing details about the Shapiro administration’s communications and relationship with data center developers\, including Amazon. \nColby Wesner\, co-founder of Concerned Citizens of Montour County\, will walk through what went into preparing their request\, what they received\, and how they approached analyzing the results. \nAnneke van Rossum\, Advocacy and Advancement Coordinator with Delaware Riverkeeper Network\, will then provide practical guidance on filing effective Right-to-Know requests of your own\, including what to ask for and how to increase your chances of getting useful results. \nWhether you’re organizing around data centers\, pipelines\, fracking\, LNG exports\, pollution\, or another local issue\, this is a skill worth having in your toolbox. Please feel free to share this invitation with others who may be interested! \nRegister: bit.ly/BPPRTK    \nShare the Facebook Event
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/right-to-know-requests-that-get-results/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T150000
DTSTAMP:20260902T092727Z
CREATED:20260808T045026Z
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SUMMARY:Data Centers and Health: Advocacy\, Partnerships\, and Building Effective Coalitions
DESCRIPTION:Across the United States\, we are seeing a massive buildout of AI data centers\, and to meet their unprecedented energy demands\, a deepened dependence on fossil fuels. Health professionals are increasingly concerned about the potential harms and impacts and want to know how to respond.  \nJoin the Medical Society Consortium on Climate Change and Health\, Healthy Climate Wisconsin\, Physicians for Social Responsibility\, Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments\, and the American Public Health Association for a timely webinar series that will equip attendees with the knowledge they need to speak confidently about the health and environmental justice harms from the rapid buildout of data centers.
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/data-centers-and-health-advocacy-partnerships-and-building-effective-coalitions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T140000
DTSTAMP:20260901T090938Z
CREATED:20260821T073705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T090938Z
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SUMMARY:Data Centers 101: What Communities Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Data centers are expanding rapidly across the country\, raising new questions about energy and water use\, environmental impacts\, land use\, and community decision-making. As part of the Center for Health\, Environment & Justice’s (CHEJ) ongoing training webinar series\, this special edition brings together Josephine Gingerich from Physicians for Social Responsibility – PA\, and Elissa Yoder from Halt the Harm Network for an introductory session on what residents need to know as this industry grows in their backyards. \nPresenters will explain why data centers are proliferating\, break down the environmental and health risks they pose\, and dispel common myths surrounding their development. Participants will be introduced to the Halt the Harm Network and its Stop Bad Data Centers initiative\, explore available tools and resources\, and learn the seven-gateway framework for identifying opportunities to engage throughout the data center development process. \nThis call will occur on Tuesday\, September 1st\, at 12:00 PM CT \nJosephine Gingerich (she/her) is the Health Advocacy Outreach Coordinator at Physicians for Social Responsibility PA. Josephine works with communities across the state impacted by industrial pollution or the threat of industrial buildout and coordinates the Concerned Health Professionals of PA group. In her prior work\, Josephine was a petrochemicals & pollution community organizer for PA\, OH\, and WV and was a habitat restoration specialist that worked with several conservation agencies across the country. Originally from Michigan\, Josephine has a degree in biology and chemistry from Western Michigan University. \nElissa Yoder is a nonprofit leader and campaign strategist with more than 15 years of experience in fundraising\, grassroots advocacy\, coalition building\, and program management. She currently serves as a Data Center Fellow with Halt the Harm Network\, where she supports national efforts to challenge the environmental and community impacts of AI data center expansion and fossil fuel infrastructure. Through this fellowship\, she helps coordinate a growing network of organizers\, researchers\, and advocates\, while building shared resources and strategies to support communities confronting large-scale industrial development. \nJoin our free training Tuesday\, September 1st\, at 12:00 PM CT (registration required) \nUnable to attend live? Register today\, all registrants will receive the session recording.
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/data-centers-101-what-communities-need-to-know/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T070826Z
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SUMMARY:Data Centers and Health: Understanding the Impacts and Taking Action
DESCRIPTION:Across the United States\, we are seeing a massive buildout of AI data centers\, and to meet their unprecedented energy demands\, a deepened dependence on fossil fuels. Health professionals are increasingly concerned about the potential harms and impacts and want to know how to respond. Join the Medical Society Consortium on Climate Change and Health\, Healthy Climate Wisconsin\, Physicians for Social Responsibility\, Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments\, and the American Public Health Association for a timely webinar series that will equip attendees with the knowledge they need to speak confidently about the health and environmental justice harms from the rapid buildout of data centers.
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/data-centers-and-health-understanding-the-impacts-and-taking-action/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T133000
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SUMMARY:What Do AI and Tech Have to Do With Data Centers? Presented by MediaJustice
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Description:                                                                                                     While the harmful environmental impacts of data centers are becoming more apparent\, understanding the connection between AI and data centers is key to understanding why hyperscale data centers are being built with such damaging impacts on people and the planet. \nThis interactive workshop will share information on the tech industry’s agenda in building hyperscale data centers\, including how the rise of AI is directly connected to the rapid expansion of data centers and how communities across the country are fighting back. \nStay for a Meet & Greet!Following the workshop\, stick around from 1:00–1:30 PM ET (10:00–10:30 AM PT) for an informal opportunity to meet the MediaJustice staff\, ask questions\, and learn more about their work. \nAbout the Speaker:                                                                                                             Christine Peng is the Political Education Specialist at MediaJustice and brings over twenty years of experience working with community groups\, designing media programs\, and creating curricula focused on immigration\, healing and trauma\, restorative justice\, housing justice\, and indigenous sovereignty. At MediaJustice\, Christine designs workshops and toolkits that support community empowerment\, political education\, and the advancement of solutions that center the communities most harmed. \nAbout MediaJustice:                                                                                                   MediaJustice is a national nonprofit that works to challenge corporate control of media and technology by building community power\, advancing digital justice\, and supporting movements fighting surveillance\, extraction\, and inequity. \nImage: Hanna Barakat  & Archival Images of AI + AIxDESIGN / https://betterimagesofai.org / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/what-do-ai-and-tech-have-to-do-with-data-centers-presented-by-mediajustice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T200000
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SUMMARY:EPA Comment Party (Monday Eve)
DESCRIPTION:The EPA is proposing to eliminate minimum federal public participation requirements for many “minor source” air pollution permits\, the very permits often used for diesel backup generators at data centers. If adopted\, communities could lose guaranteed notice and the opportunity to comment before new pollution sources are approved. \nJoin us for a Comment Party designed to help you learn about the proposed rule and submit your comments before the August 21 deadline. \nWe’ll kick things off with a brief presentation from Malachi Key (Air Alliance Houston)\, explaining what the proposed rule would change\, why it matters for communities facing data center development\, and how to write an effective public comment. We’ll also provide talking points and resources to help you craft comments in your own words. \nAfter the presentation\, the session becomes an open house. Drop in whenever you can\, stay for as long as you need\, and visit the breakout room that best fits your needs. Whether you want technical guidance\, feedback on your draft\, help navigating the submission process\, or simply a quiet place to write alongside others\, we’ll have people available to support you every step of the way. We’ll keep a running tally of comments submitted during the event and celebrate every submission together! \nWhether you’ve never submitted a public comment before or you’ve done dozens\, this is an opportunity to take action for your community. \nWhat to Expect \n\n\nA brief overview of the proposed EPA rule and why it matters \n\n\nTalking points and guidance for writing an effective public comment \n\n\nAn open-house format—come and go as your schedule allows \n\n\nBreakout rooms for: \n\n\nTechnical Questions – Learn about the proposed rule and ask questions \n\n\nComment Drafting & Peer Review – Get feedback and support on your comments \n\n\nQuiet Writing Room – Independent writing space with others working alongside you \n\n\nSubmission Support – Get help submitting your comments before the deadline \n\n\n\n\nA chance to celebrate every comment submitted during the event \n\n\nStaff from the following organizations will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions\, provide technical assistance\, review comments\, and help participants successfully submit their comments before the deadline: \n\n\nClean Air Council \n\n\nPeople Over Petro Coalition \n\n\nKairos Fellowship \n\n\nFracTracker Alliance \n\n\nAir Alliance Houston
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/epa-comment-party-monday-eve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T130000
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SUMMARY:EPA Comment Party (Friday Day)
DESCRIPTION:The EPA is proposing to eliminate minimum federal public participation requirements for many “minor source” air pollution permits\, the very permits often used for diesel backup generators at data centers. If adopted\, communities could lose guaranteed notice and the opportunity to comment before new pollution sources are approved. \nJoin us for a Comment Party designed to help you learn about the proposed rule and submit your comments before the August 21 deadline. \nWe’ll kick things off with a brief presentation from Annie Fox (Clean Air Council)\, explaining what the proposed rule would change\, why it matters for communities facing data center development\, and how to write an effective public comment. We’ll also provide talking points and resources to help you craft comments in your own words. \nAfter the presentation\, the session becomes an open house. Drop in whenever you can\, stay for as long as you need\, and visit the breakout room that best fits your needs. Whether you want technical guidance\, feedback on your draft\, help navigating the submission process\, or simply a quiet place to write alongside others\, we’ll have people available to support you every step of the way. We’ll keep a running tally of comments submitted during the event and celebrate every submission together! \nWhether you’ve never submitted a public comment before or you’ve done dozens\, this is an opportunity to take action for your community. \nWhat to Expect\n\n\nA brief overview of the proposed EPA rule and why it matters \n\n\nTalking points and guidance for writing an effective public comment \n\n\nAn open-house format — come and go as your schedule allows \n\n\nBreakout rooms for: \n\n\nTechnical Questions – Learn about the proposed rule and ask questions \n\n\nComment Drafting & Peer Review – Get feedback and support on your comments \n\n\nQuiet Writing Room – Independent writing space with others working alongside you \n\n\nSubmission Support – Get help submitting your comments before the deadline \n\n\n\n\nA chance to celebrate every comment submitted during the event \n\n\nStaff from the following organizations will be on hand throughout the event: Clean Air Council\, People Over Petro Coalition\, Kairos Fellowship\, FracTracker Alliance\, Air Alliance Houston\, and Stop Bad Data Centers. \nRegister on Luma
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/epa-comment-party-friday-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T061255Z
CREATED:20260808T045025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T061255Z
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SUMMARY:Full Disclosure: Data Centers\, NDAs\, and Transparency
DESCRIPTION:When any new development comes to town\, communities should have access to relevant information\, including potential benefits\, potential concerns\, impacts to local infrastructure\, and more. Unfortunately\, many proposed data centers use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and other secretive tactics to limit public knowledge of data center development. NDAs are legally binding agreements signed by public officials that prohibit them from disclosing any information about a project until it is announced\, including financial incentives or power or water use–-many communities don’t even know the name of the company that will be using the data center when it’s complete.
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/full-disclosure-data-centers-ndas-and-transparency/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T203000
DTSTAMP:20260804T041251Z
CREATED:20260731T032018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T041251Z
UID:10000064-1785871800-1785875400@datacenters.halttheharm.net
SUMMARY:Data Centers: What Iowa Communities Can Do to Prepare and Protect presented by Iowa Chapter Sierra Club
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by the Iowa Chapter Sierra Club. \nData centers are being proposed across Iowa at an unprecedented pace\, bringing questions about water use\, energy demand\, local control\, and community impacts. Whether your community is already facing a proposal or you simply want to be prepared\, this webinar will provide the information you need to understand what’s happening and how residents can take action. \nSpeakers: \nJoAnn Beer is the Mayor of Fairfax\, Iowa and is actively working to keep data centers out of her community and nearby communities. \nDuring this presentation\, we’ll cover: \n\nWhat data centers are and why Iowa has become a hotspot for development.\nThe biggest concerns surrounding data centers\, including water use\, electricity demand\, noise\, and impacts on nearby communities.\nAn overview of data center projects across Iowa and the communities already navigating proposals\, including Palo\, Ames\, Hancock County\, Charles City\, Dubuque County\, Jefferson County\, Clinton\, and West Des Moines.\nWhy local ordinances matter\, what strong ordinances look like\, and how communities can advocate for protections before a proposal arrives.\nThe role of county moratoriums and what they can\, and cannot\, accomplish.\nState legislation aimed at increasing transparency and protecting Iowa’s water resources.\nPractical steps you can take to engage with local officials\, organize your community\, and advocate for responsible development.\n\nCommunities across Iowa are beginning to grapple with these proposals\, and many are reaching out for guidance. The best time to prepare is before a data center is proposed in your community. \nJoin us to learn what’s happening\, why it matters\, and how you can help ensure your community has a voice in the process. \nEvent Organizers: \nJess Mazour\njessica.mazour@sierraclub.org\n515-313-5253 \nEvent Photo Credit:  \nSinem Görücü / https://betterimagesofai.org / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/data-centers-what-iowa-communities-can-do-to-prepare-and-protect-presented-by-iowa-chapter-sierra-club/
CATEGORIES:Shared Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T203000
DTSTAMP:20260729T030653Z
CREATED:20260717T003537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T030653Z
UID:10000062-1785351600-1785357000@datacenters.halttheharm.net
SUMMARY:Fracking Fuels Data Centers – Protective Buffers Make Communities Safer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of how the data center build-out proposed for Pennsylvania will be fueled by more fracking and additional gas power plants. Learn how you can be part of an important effort that seeks more protections for communities. \n​Speakers:\n\n​Lauren Posey\, Environmental Policy Advocate\, Protect PT\n​Lisa Hallowell\, Senior Attorney\, Environmental Integrity Project (EIP)\n​Matt Kelso\, FracTracker\n​Courtney Bernhardt\, Director of Research and Co-Director of EIP’s Center for Environmental Investigations\n​Lisa Graves Marcucci\, EIP’s PA Coordinator of Community Outreach
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/fracking-fuels-data-centers-protective-buffers-make-communities-safer/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T122509Z
CREATED:20260304T213456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T122509Z
UID:10000027-1785326400-1785330000@datacenters.halttheharm.net
SUMMARY:Data Center Oversight & Watchdogging (Gateway 7)
DESCRIPTION:About these Working Sessions \n\n\n\nThese bi-weekly meetings are part of a network project addressing the harms of bad data centers. Log-in or sign-up for the network to get involved.  \n\n\n\nThe format is a facilitated Zoom call to share on-the-ground experience\, tools\, resources\, and information. The outcome is a collection of refined tools and knowledge the whole network can use. Notes and other resources will be shared in a private space for participants.
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/data-center-working-sessions-intervention-research-sharing-6/
CATEGORIES:Working Sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260722T014107Z
CREATED:20260720T010538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T014107Z
UID:10000063-1784721600-1784725200@datacenters.halttheharm.net
SUMMARY:Public Utility Commissions 101: Understanding Utility Regulation & How It Fits Into Your Data Center Fight
DESCRIPTION:As data centers place growing demands on our electric grid\, many of the biggest decisions about who pays for new infrastructure\, how much energy is needed\, where new transmission lines are built\, and how utilities plan for future growth happen before state Public Utility Commissions (PUCs). Yet for many community advocates\, the utility regulatory process can feel confusing\, technical\, and out of reach. \nIn this webinar\, Tanya Paslawski\, Founder and Principal of Elevated Engagement and Executive Director of the Community Energy Engagement Network\, will demystify the role of Public Utility Commissions and explain how data center development is increasingly shaping utility decisions. \nTanya will walk through where communities can engage in the process\, the types of utility proceedings that matter most\, and practical strategies for becoming more effective advocates. Whether you’re just beginning to explore utility regulation or looking to strengthen your engagement\, you’ll leave with a better understanding of where critical decisions are made\, and how your community can have a voice. \nSpeaker Bio: \nTanya Paslawski is the founder and principal of Elevated Engagement and serves as Executive Director of the Community Energy Engagement Network. \nShe is an attorney and energy industry veteran with over 25 years of experience in utility regulatory policy analysis\, development\, and advocacy\, serving in a variety of leadership roles in the public and private sectors. She is a trainer\, facilitator\, and organizer focused on supporting community advocacy and influence in utility regulatory decision-making. \nTanya serves as a director on the boards of We Want Green\, Too\, Southside Community Kitchen\, and the Institute for Energy Innovation. She has a law degree from Michigan State University College of Law with a concentration in environmental and natural resource law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Oakland University. She is licensed to practice law in Michigan and is a Certified Diversity Professional.
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/public-utility-commissions-101-understanding-utility-regulation-how-it-fits-into-your-data-center-fight/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T124611Z
CREATED:20260304T213539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124611Z
UID:10000026-1784116800-1784120400@datacenters.halttheharm.net
SUMMARY:Data Center Construction & Operational Permits (Gateway 6)
DESCRIPTION:About these Working Sessions \n\n\n\nThese bi-weekly meetings are part of a network project addressing the harms of bad data centers. Log-in or sign-up for the network to get involved.  \n\n\n\nThe format is a facilitated Zoom call to share on-the-ground experience\, tools\, resources\, and information. The outcome is a collection of refined tools and knowledge the whole network can use. Notes and other resources will be shared in a private space for participants.
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/data-center-working-sessions-intervention-research-sharing-7/
CATEGORIES:Working Sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T232550Z
CREATED:20260625T211815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T232550Z
UID:10000058-1783512000-1783515600@datacenters.halttheharm.net
SUMMARY:The Data Center Decision Tree: A Strategic Guide for Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join staff from Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services\, Buckeye Environmental Network\, FracTracker Alliance\, and Ohio River Valley Institute for a walkthrough of the Data Center Decision Tree and a discussion about how communities can use it to identify permitting\, utility\, financing\, legal\, communications\, and organizing opportunities. \nWhether you’re just learning about a proposed project or are already deep into a campaign\, the Decision Tree serves as a visual roadmap to help communities in Pennsylvania\, Ohio\, and West Virginia identify opportunities to challenge or mitigate harmful data center projects. \nThe Decision Tree helps communities: \n\nIdentify permitting\, financing\, and utility vulnerabilities\nUnderstand key decision points and opportunities for engagement\nExplore organizing strategies and data-backed communications\nFind anticipated local\, state\, and federal permits\nAccess a curated collection of resources\, research\, and tools\n\nTogether\, we’ll explore how the Decision Tree can help turn a complicated development process into a more manageable and strategic path forward. Our goal is that you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of where your community is in the process and what avenues may be available to pursue. \nSpeaker Bios:\nMeagan Niebler\, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services: \nMeagan Niebler (she/her) has been with Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services for almost five years.  The work of changing the shape of the decision-making table is something that has motivated her throughout her career\, including previous work as a birth Doula and program director supporting pregnant and parenting teens\, Latinx families\, and postpartum families with complex needs; and developing\, implementing\, and evaluating family sexuality education programs\, including the evidence-based Linking Families and Teens (LiFT).   At Fair Shake\, Meagan supports communities through technical assistance and education on legal\, policy\, and organizing levers to move their goals forward. \nVirginia Alvino Young\, Ohio River Valley Institute: \nVirginia Alvino Young\, MBA is a communications strategist who has spent her career telling the types of stories that move hearts and minds. As a public radio reporter\, she travelled the country covering race and equity for NPR and affiliate stations. As a media strategist\, she supported progressive environmental and labor campaigns across Appalachia. At Ohio River Valley Institute\, she takes an empirical approach to shifting the public narrative on climate and the economy\, and is committed to building a more sustainable and equitable Appalachia. Virginia lives in Pittsburgh with her son\, and cat Bean. \nKatie Jones\, FracTracker Alliance: \nKatie Jones is the Ohio River Valley Coordinator at FracTracker Alliance\, based in Pittsburgh\, PA. She works to monitor and analyze data associated with oil\, gas\, and petrochemical activities and provides resources to support the needs of frontline communities\, organizations\, and campaigns. \nCatherine Adams\, Buckeye Environmental Network: \nCat Adams (she/her) has been organizing for environmental justice in Ohio since 2019. She is deeply committed to fighting environmental harms by building people power. Prior to working at BEN\, she worked on numerous grassroots campaigns for energy justice and climate action. Her commitment to fighting extractive industries led her to become a Break Free From Plastics Movement and Policy Fellow in 2025. Through this fellowship\, she participated in national efforts to reduce single-use plastics production. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in geography in 2025. Her undergraduate research focused on energy geographies of empire and environmental histories. When she’s not working\, Cat enjoys watching soccer\, finding new vegan food spots\, and reading a good book.
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/the-data-center-decision-tree-a-strategic-guide-for-communities/
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Working Sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T155307Z
CREATED:20260622T155307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T155307Z
UID:10000054-1783447200-1783452600@datacenters.halttheharm.net
SUMMARY:Don't Panic. Get Organized: Fundamentals of Rural Organizing
DESCRIPTION:​Tucker United is a grassroots coalition formed in 2025 after the discovery of plans for a massive gas- and diesel-fueled power plant to be located within 2 miles of their community to power a 10\,000-acre data center complex\, and the passage of West Virginia House Bill 2014. An unconstitutional piece of legislation that strips counties of their right to pass zoning ordinances for this type of industry\, directs 70% of the generated tax revenue away from the host county\, and shields vital information about these projects from the public. \n​For the past year\, they have been organizing and advocating for transparency\, proper safety rails for their community’s health\, economy\, and environment\, and their right to have a say in what is built in their backyard. \n​In this session\, we will hear from Executive Director Amy Margolies and Community Organizer Shaena Crossland\, two of the founders of Tucker United. Amy and Shaena will go over the basics of their organizing efforts and discuss what worked and what didn’t in their community. \n​Get first-hand experience on the ups and downs of organizing your community against big tech and bad legislation. \n​We will provide time for questions and discussion! \n​Speaker Information:\n​Shaena Crossland is a born West Virginian and resides in Thomas with her husband and daughter. She has lived in Tucker County for 25 years. Shaena holds two Montessori Education certifications\, is a business owner in Davis\, and the community organizer for Tucker United. \n​Amy Margolies\, PhD\, is a public health specialist and the Executive Director of Tucker United\, a grassroots coalition in West Virginia advocating for sustainable economic development and community oversight in the wake of rapid digital infrastructure expansion. Her work with Tucker United focuses on the environmental\, public health\, and resource impacts of massive\, co-located energy and AI data center complexes in rural areas. Dedicated to making science accessible and actionable\, she frequently collaborates with local and state officials\, non-profits\, and residents to ensure that local communities retain control\, transparency\, and a seat at the table as West Virginia’s digital economy grows.
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/dont-panic-get-organized-fundamentals-of-rural-organizing/
CATEGORIES:Shared Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033155Z
CREATED:20260619T030931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T033155Z
UID:10000053-1782997200-1783000800@datacenters.halttheharm.net
SUMMARY:Data Center Locations Training and Q&A with FracTracker
DESCRIPTION:Data center development keeps accelerating\, and leaders need clear\, current information about where these facilities are going and how they affect their communities. Drop by to learn more and join the conversation around FracTracker’s Open U.S. Data Centers Tracker. \nPresenter Mia Glover (FracTracker Alliance) walks through the map live\, shows what is new since the last session and takes your questions. Bring a project you are watching and learn how to find it on the map. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nNavigate the Open U.S. Data Centers Tracker.\nRead key fields like project status\, energy demand and operator.\nUse the map for local organizing\, research and policy work.\nSubmit a missing data center through the crowdsourcing form.\n\nThis event is open to all leaders and supporters. Come with your questions.
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/data-center-locations-training-and-qa-with-fractracker/
CATEGORIES:FracTracker
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LOCATION:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/data-center-locations-training-and-qa-with-fractracker/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T005927Z
CREATED:20260304T213625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T005927Z
UID:10000025-1782907200-1782910800@datacenters.halttheharm.net
SUMMARY:Data Center Financial Structuring & Credit Approvals (Gateway 5)
DESCRIPTION:About these Working Sessions \n\n\n\nThese bi-weekly meetings are part of a network project addressing the harms of bad data centers. Log-in or sign-up for the network to get involved.  \n\n\n\nThe format is a facilitated Zoom call to share on-the-ground experience\, tools\, resources\, and information. The outcome is a collection of refined tools and knowledge the whole network can use. Notes and other resources will be shared in a private space for participants.
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/data-center-working-sessions-intervention-research-sharing-8/
CATEGORIES:Working Sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T215637Z
CREATED:20260625T211812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T215637Z
UID:10000055-1782831600-1782835200@datacenters.halttheharm.net
SUMMARY:BECC Webinar: People\, Data Centers\, and AI (oh my!): Exploring the Social\, Climate\, and Economic Impacts of the AI Boom
DESCRIPTION:This looked interesting and relevant\, so sharing it here. If anyone from the hosting organization is here and wants to be available as a connection please comment! (thanks\, Ryan) \n\nBehind the rapid growth of artificial intelligence lies a growing network of data centers that are impacting communities. These facilities can consume vast amounts of electricity\, strain local water supplies\, and affect the quality of life of people who live near them. \nJoin the Behavior\, Energy & Climate Change (BECC) community for a webinar exploring the behavioral and climate change implications of data centers and AI. \nWe’ll examine key questions about AI’s impacts and mitigation strategies\, including: \n\nHow are data centers impacting priority populations?\nWhat steps are regulators and policymakers taking to increase transparency\, accountability\, and protection for individuals?\nHow can individuals and organizations reduce the climate impact of AI use?\nWhat are strategies toward responsible\, ethical AI and sustainable data centers with positive societal impacts?
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/becc-webinar-people-data-centers-and-ai-oh-my-exploring-the-social-climate-and-economic-impacts-of-the-ai-boom/
CATEGORIES:Shared Events,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260625T211814Z
CREATED:20260601T181826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T211814Z
UID:10000049-1782399600-1782403200@datacenters.halttheharm.net
SUMMARY:Understanding & Preventing Data Center Noise Pollution (Part 2: Policy\, Prevention\, and Community Protection)
DESCRIPTION:As data centers rapidly expand across both rural and urban communities\, one issue continues to surface again and again: noise pollution. \nFrom the constant hum of cooling systems to backup generators and industrial-scale mechanical equipment\, communities living near data centers are raising concerns about how noise impacts their daily lives\, sleep\, health\, and overall quality of life. Yet noise is often poorly understood\, difficult to measure\, and inadequately addressed in local policy and permitting processes. \nLes Blomberg\, Founder and Executive Director of the Noise Pollution Clearinghouse and member of the Scientific Advisory Council for Quiet Communities\, will lead this webinar series\, bringing decades of experience researching noise impacts and helping communities understand and address environmental noise challenges. \nThis two-part webinar series is designed to help communities better understand both the science of noise and the tools available to prevent and manage harmful impacts. \nPart 1: The Science of Noise\nSee the details on the registration page. \nPart 2: Policy\, Prevention\, & Community Protection\nThe second session will focus on practical tools communities can use to address noise concerns\, including: \n\nNoise ordinance language and policy examples\nWhat protections communities should push for\nMonitoring\, enforcement\, and compliance considerations\nChallenges communities face when trying to regulate industrial noise from data centers\n\nWhether you are responding to a proposed project\, already living near a data center\, or trying to strengthen local protections\, this series will provide a stronger foundation for understanding and addressing one of the most common and often underestimated impacts of data center expansion. \nSpeaker Bio:\nLes Blomberg\, MA\, is the Founder and Executive Director of the Noise Pollution Clearinghouse\, a national organization dedicated to researching\, documenting\, and reducing the impacts of noise pollution on health and communities. Through the Clearinghouse\, Les has played a key role in preserving and making accessible important research and publications on noise and its societal impacts for researchers\, advocates\, and community leaders. \nOver the years\, he has conducted research on environmental noise and health impacts\, written extensively for magazines\, journals\, and websites\, and advised hundreds of communities\, mayors\, city council members\, zoning boards\, and law enforcement officials on understanding\, implementing\, and enforcing noise regulations. Les also serves on the Scientific Advisory Council for Quiet Communities\, where he helps advance research and solutions to address environmental noise and promote healthier\, quieter communities. \nRelevant Documents:\n\nInformation on Levels of Environmental Noise Requisite to Protect Public Health and Welfare with an Adequate Margin of Safety\, USEPA (Note: beginning on page 124 of the PDF\, in Appendix D\, look at pages D-18\, D-20\, D-21)\nModel Community Noise Control Ordinance\, USEPA
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/understanding-preventing-data-center-noise-pollution-part-2-policy-prevention-community-protection/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T160504Z
CREATED:20260601T181827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T160504Z
UID:10000050-1782313200-1782316800@datacenters.halttheharm.net
SUMMARY:Understanding & Preventing Data Center Noise Pollution (Part 1: The Science of Noise)
DESCRIPTION:As data centers rapidly expand across both rural and urban communities\, one issue continues to surface again and again: noise pollution. \nFrom the constant hum of cooling systems to backup generators and industrial-scale mechanical equipment\, communities living near data centers are raising concerns about how noise impacts their daily lives\, sleep\, health\, and overall quality of life. Yet noise is often poorly understood\, difficult to measure\, and inadequately addressed in local policy and permitting processes. \nLes Blomberg\, Founder and Executive Director of the Noise Pollution Clearinghouse and member of the Scientific Advisory Council for Quiet Communities\, will lead this webinar series\, bringing decades of experience researching noise impacts and helping communities understand and address environmental noise challenges. \nThis two-part webinar series is designed to help communities better understand both the science of noise and the tools available to prevent and manage harmful impacts. \nPart 1: The Science of Noise (June 16)\nIn the first session\, we’ll focus on the fundamentals of sound and noise pollution\, including: \n\nHow sound is generated and how it travels\nHow noise impacts rural and urban communities differently\nHow sound is measured\nWhat different decibel readings actually mean and how they do (or don’t) reflect lived experience\nThe health impacts associated with chronic noise exposure\n\nPart 2: Policy\, Prevention\, & Community Protection (June 18)\nThe second session will focus on practical tools communities can use to address noise concerns\, including: \n\nNoise ordinance language and policy examples\nWhat protections communities should push for\nMonitoring\, enforcement\, and compliance considerations\nChallenges communities face when trying to regulate industrial noise from data centers\n\nWhether you are responding to a proposed project\, already living near a data center\, or trying to strengthen local protections\, this series will provide a stronger foundation for understanding and addressing one of the most common and often underestimated impacts of data center expansion. \nSpeaker Bio:\nLes Blomberg\, MA\, is the Founder and Executive Director of the Noise Pollution Clearinghouse\, a national organization dedicated to researching\, documenting\, and reducing the impacts of noise pollution on health and communities. Through the Clearinghouse\, Les has played a key role in preserving and making accessible important research and publications on noise and its societal impacts for researchers\, advocates\, and community leaders. \nOver the years\, he has conducted research on environmental noise and health impacts\, written extensively for magazines\, journals\, and websites\, and advised hundreds of communities\, mayors\, city council members\, zoning boards\, and law enforcement officials on understanding\, implementing\, and enforcing noise regulations. Les also serves on the Scientific Advisory Council for Quiet Communities\, where he helps advance research and solutions to address environmental noise and promote healthier\, quieter communities. \nRelevant Documents:\n\nInformation on Levels of Environmental Noise Requisite to Protect Public Health and Welfare with an Adequate Margin of Safety\, USEPA (Note: beginning on page 124 of the PDF\, in Appendix D\, look at pages D-18\, D-20\, D-21)\nModel Community Noise Control Ordinance\, USEPA
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/understanding-preventing-data-center-noise-pollution-part-one-the-science-of-noise/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T061052Z
CREATED:20260304T213056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T061052Z
UID:10000024-1781784000-1781787600@datacenters.halttheharm.net
SUMMARY:Data Center Tax Incentive Negotiations (Gateway 4)
DESCRIPTION:About these Working Sessions \n\n\n\nThese bi-weekly meetings are part of a network project addressing the harms of bad data centers. Log-in or sign-up for the network to get involved. \n\n\n\nThe format is a facilitated Zoom call to share on-the-ground experience\, tools\, resources\, and information. The outcome is a collection of refined tools and knowledge the whole network can use. Notes and other resources will be shared in a private space for participants.
URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/data-center-working-sessions-intervention-research-sharing-5/
CATEGORIES:Working Sessions
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