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: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 END:VCALENDAR