Data Center Construction & Operational Permits (Gateway 6)
About these Working Sessions These 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. The […]
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Public Utility Commissions 101: Understanding Utility Regulation & How It Fits Into Your Data Center Fight
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 […]
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Data Center Oversight & Watchdogging (Gateway 7)
About these Working Sessions These 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. The 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 […]
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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 […]
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Data Centers: What Iowa Communities Can Do to Prepare and Protect presented by Iowa Chapter Sierra Club
This event is hosted by the Iowa Chapter Sierra Club. Data centers are being proposed across Iowa at an unprecedented pace, bringing questions about water use, energy demand, local control, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]