BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Stop Bad Data Centers - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Stop Bad Data Centers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BECC-Webinar-People-Data-Centers-and-AI-oh-my-Exploring-the-Social-Climate-and-Economic-Impacts-of-the-AI-Boom-1OloVU.png END:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/fractracker-data-center-map-screenshot-2026-05-scaled.png LOCATION:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/event/data-center-locations-training-and-qa-with-fractracker/ END:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tucker-united-cover.jpg END:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Data-Center-Decision-Tree-Full-Cc5Vb1.jpg END:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CleanShot-2026-03-16-at-20.33.17@2x-scaled.png END:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/A-B-C.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Fracking-Fuels-Data-Centers-Full-PQ711Z.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T130000 DTSTAMP:20260813T061255Z CREATED:20260808T045025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T061255Z UID:10000066-1786622400-1786626000@datacenters.halttheharm.net 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T130000 DTSTAMP:20260814T062251Z CREATED:20260813T060548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T062251Z UID:10000069-1786708800-1786712400@datacenters.halttheharm.net 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T200000 DTSTAMP:20260817T065618Z CREATED:20260816T063527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T065618Z UID:10000070-1786993200-1786996800@datacenters.halttheharm.net 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T133000 DTSTAMP:20260818T070723Z CREATED:20260804T040648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T070723Z UID:10000065-1787054400-1787059800@datacenters.halttheharm.net 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/dd03926d-77c8-4d1a-8449-1aa6b0677ed9-ZU06FF.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000 DTSTAMP:20260819T070826Z CREATED:20260808T045025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T070826Z UID:10000067-1787148000-1787151600@datacenters.halttheharm.net 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T140000 DTSTAMP:20260901T090938Z CREATED:20260821T073705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T090938Z UID:10000073-1788267600-1788271200@datacenters.halttheharm.net 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T150000 DTSTAMP:20260901T090938Z CREATED:20260808T045026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T090938Z UID:10000068-1788357600-1788361200@datacenters.halttheharm.net 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T200000 DTSTAMP:20260901T090938Z CREATED:20260822T075224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T090938Z UID:10000074-1788894000-1788897600@datacenters.halttheharm.net 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T150000 DTSTAMP:20260901T090938Z CREATED:20260817T065021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T090938Z UID:10000071-1789567200-1789570800@datacenters.halttheharm.net 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T193000 DTSTAMP:20260901T090938Z CREATED:20260817T065021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T090938Z UID:10000072-1789581600-1789587000@datacenters.halttheharm.net 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T113000 DTSTAMP:20260901T090938Z CREATED:20260823T080630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T090938Z UID:10000075-1790071200-1790076600@datacenters.halttheharm.net 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://datacenters.halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SELC-VA-DataCenterAlley-0625-163-C2A9SanjaySuchak-paid-600x450-c-center-1-c5rL4e.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR