• Fracking Fuels Data Centers – Protective Buffers Make Communities Safer

    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. ​Speakers: ​Lauren Posey, Environmental Policy Advocate, Protect PT ​Lisa Hallowell, Senior Attorney, Environmental Integrity […]

  • Full Disclosure: Data Centers, NDAs, and Transparency

    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 […]

  • EPA Comment Party (Friday Day)

    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. Join us for a Comment Party designed […]

  • EPA Comment Party (Monday Eve)

    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. Join us for a Comment Party designed […]

  • What Do AI and Tech Have to Do With Data Centers? Presented by MediaJustice

    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. This interactive workshop will share information on the tech industry’s agenda in building […]

  • Data Centers and Health: Understanding the Impacts and Taking Action

    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, […]

  • Data Centers 101: What Communities Need to Know

    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 […]

  • Data Centers and Health: Advocacy, Partnerships, and Building Effective Coalitions

    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, […]