BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Halt the Harm Network - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://halttheharm.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Halt the Harm Network 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:20260819T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000 DTSTAMP:20260807T135832Z CREATED:20260807T135832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T135832Z UID:10000196-1787148000-1787151600@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://halttheharm.net/event/data-centers-and-health-understanding-the-impacts-and-taking-action/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T143000 DTSTAMP:20260815T165829Z CREATED:20260815T165829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T165829Z UID:10000205-1787144400-1787149800@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:You Passed a Data Center Moratorium; Now What?! DESCRIPTION:Hundreds of communities across the US have passed or are considering data center moratoriums—temporary pauses on facility construction\, approvals\, or operation—but once that pause is in place\, what happens next?  \nThis 90-minute workshop explores policy tools and organizing strategies to build permanent protections against the data center buildout\, so moratoriums generate momentum toward lasting change. We will feature case studies from local organizers discussing different post-moratorium models\, review policy approaches for varying political environments\, highlight strategies to counter industry retaliation\, and hold breakout discussions for participants to workshop their specific challenges and questions. \nThe workshop is co-hosted by the Data Center Working Group\, AI Now Institute\, Anthropocene Alliance\, Athena\, the Better Data Center Project\, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services\, Free Press\, Halt the Harm\, Kairos Fellows\, Local Progress\, MediaJustice\, North Carolina Environmental Justice Network\, and TechTonic Justice. \nWho is this session for? Organizers\, community members\, and policymakers in localities that have already passed a moratorium\, or people who are actively campaigning for moratoriums. \nWondering how to pass a moratorium or a ban? Check out the recording of our previous training\, Bans\, Moratoriums\, Zoning: How to Stop or Limit Data Center Development\, hosted by AI Now and the Data Center Working Group. We are considering developing additional training and resources. Please follow AI Now on socials (X (fka Twitter)\, LinkedIn\, Bluesky) for announcements. \nJoin us on August 19! URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/you-passed-a-data-center-moratorium-now-what/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T140000 DTSTAMP:20260807T144122Z CREATED:20260807T144122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T144122Z UID:10000200-1787058000-1787061600@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Training Webinar: Community Advocacy (with Center for Health\, Environment & Justice DESCRIPTION:Community Advocacy can feel overwhelming in our current political\, social\, and economic climate\, and even more so as it relates to environmental and climate issues. Using data from the Center for Climate Change Communication\, speaker Andy Escobar will break down who Americans trust for information\, how to make your advocacy efforts more effective\, how to build community power\, and which outreach strategies are most impactful. \nAndy Escobar (he/they | el/elle) has been with the Coalition for Environment\, Equity\, and Resilience (CEER) since 2021 and currently works as Campaigns Manager. He was born/raised in Houston on the Jones Road Ground Water Plume Superfund Site in a working-class Tejano family. They became a First Generation college graduate from The University of Texas at Austin with three bachelor’s degrees and three certificates. He holds over ten years of facilitation and community organizing experience across progressive movements. They helped to co-create the first ever Harris County Climate Justice Plan. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/training-webinar-community-advocacy-with-center-for-health-environment-justice/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T140000 DTSTAMP:20260213T194638Z CREATED:20260213T194634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T194638Z UID:10000095-1787058000-1787061600@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Monthly Networking Session DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Halt the Harm Network monthly networking session! This is your opportunity to connect with fellow members\, share what you’re working on\, and learn how to make the most of our community. \n\n\n\nNew to HHN? Join early for an overview of network resources\, how to engage\, and ways to collaborate with others. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\nOpen Discussion: Learn from others’ experiences\, ask questions\, and explore potential partnerships or support opportunities. \n\n\n\nIntroductions & Networking: Meet other members of the Halt the Harm Network and share what projects\, initiatives\, or goals you’re pursuing this year. \n\n\n\nShare your announcements: Tell everyone about the project you’re working on to get feedback\, test ideas\, or to expand the reach of your work. \n\n\n\n⚠️ To Register\, make sure you’re logged into Halt the Harm Network. You can see all the meetups for approved members in the Meetups space. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/monthly-networking-session-2/2026-08-18/ CATEGORIES:Networking Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Monthly-Call-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T133000 DTSTAMP:20260803T151730Z CREATED:20260803T151730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T151730Z UID:10000195-1787054400-1787059800@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://halttheharm.net/event/what-do-ai-and-tech-have-to-do-with-data-centers-presented-by-mediajustice/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/dd03926d-77c8-4d1a-8449-1aa6b0677ed9.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T200000 DTSTAMP:20260815T123307Z CREATED:20260815T123307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T123307Z UID:10000204-1786993200-1786996800@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://halttheharm.net/event/epa-comment-party-monday-eve/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T133000 DTSTAMP:20260807T152006Z CREATED:20260807T152006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T152006Z UID:10000201-1786968000-1786973400@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Citizen Suits (Thinking Like a Lawyer in 2026 series) DESCRIPTION:This session discusses citizen suits — what they are\, how they can help residents hold polluters accountable\, and what a typical case looks like. \nPart of Fair Shake’s “Thinking Like a Lawyer in 2026” series. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/citizen-suits-thinking-like-a-lawyer-in-2026-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T130000 DTSTAMP:20260812T195744Z CREATED:20260812T195744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T195744Z UID:10000203-1786708800-1786712400@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://halttheharm.net/event/epa-comment-party-friday-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T130000 DTSTAMP:20260807T143122Z CREATED:20260807T143122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T143122Z UID:10000199-1786622400-1786626000@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://halttheharm.net/event/full-disclosure-data-centers-ndas-and-transparency/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T203000 DTSTAMP:20260803T163733Z CREATED:20260730T182020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T163733Z UID:10000191-1785871800-1785875400@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://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:20260729T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T203000 DTSTAMP:20260716T180636Z CREATED:20260716T180202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T180636Z UID:10000187-1785351600-1785357000@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://halttheharm.net/event/fracking-fuels-data-centers-protective-buffers-make-communities-safer/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Fracking-Fuels-Data-Centers-Full.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T160000 DTSTAMP:20260723T214923Z CREATED:20260723T214923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T214923Z UID:10000190-1785344400-1785600000@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Env space at the Appalachian String Band Music Festival\, Clifftop WV DESCRIPTION:Hi friends\, \nWe’re setting up a camp and gathering space at the Appalachian String Band Music Festival in Clifftop\, WV July 29 – August 1st (near Fayetteville at Camp Washington Carver).  \nWe’ll have a table set up for local organizations to display materials. If you have anything from a campaign or effort in the region please share with us.  \nThe camp is a place where friends\, family\, and other environmental justice leaders can meet up and hang out\, talk through the issues facing communities around here\, and bring a little visibility to the movement work happening right alongside all the music and culture. \nIf you’d like to join us\, we’ll be there from Wednesday July 29th – Saturday afternoon August 1st. Please contact me if the ticket cost would be a barrier\, we have some funds aside to support leaders who want to attend! \nI hope we can connect if you’re around! URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/env-space-at-the-appalachian-string-band-music-festival-clifftop-wv/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T130000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154648Z CREATED:20260430T220932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T154648Z UID:10000147-1785326400-1785330000@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Data Center Oversight & Watchdogging (Gateway 7) DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\nAbout these Working Sessions \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. \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/gateway-7-working-session-intervention-research-sharing/ CATEGORIES:Working Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/A-B-C-oqip1g.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T200000 DTSTAMP:20260722T194530Z CREATED:20260701T185954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T194530Z UID:10000183-1784833200-1784836800@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:How Regulators Could Protect Residents from Radioactive Leachate in Landfills (but are they?) DESCRIPTION:Spoiler alert\, they aren’t. \n​Landfills across Pennsylvania take in radioactive fracking waste\, and it’s not just in Pennsylvania either. The leachate produced at these landfills is harmful and raises important questions for communities bearing the risks. \n​How can regulators protect communities instead of buckling to the pressure from industry? A line up of expert presenters from different organizations will present on the science\, health impacts\, a PA case study\, and resources we need to push back on fracking waste. \n  URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/how-regulators-could-protect-residents-from-radioactive-leachate-in-landfills-but-are-they/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Webinar-Cover-Radioactive-Leachate-in-Landfills-Full.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T140000 DTSTAMP:20260722T194537Z CREATED:20260717T211343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T194537Z UID:10000188-1784725200-1784728800@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Why We Prep: An Enabled Guide to Disaster Response DESCRIPTION:1 in 3 Americans live within range of a potential chemical disaster – but how many of us know how to handle them? \nJoin the People Over Petro Coalition and Break Free From Plastic for a special workshop during Disability Pride Month launching the new\, plain-language resource \nWhy We Prep: An Enabled Guide to Disaster Response. During this workshop\, we’ll hear more about these accessible materials from POPCO’s Climate Justice Coordinator\, Jason Hallmark\, and Illustrator Michelle Sayles\, and receive expert insights from Dr. Sherman Gillums Jr.\, the former FEMA Director of Disability Integration & Coordination. \nYou’ll leave with new tools and understandings for how to integrate disability justice into your personal preparation and our wider movement. \nImage Description: A multi-generational group of people sit together in a living room\, discussing disaster planning. One person has a prosthetic leg\, another is using a wheelchair\, and a third has a service dog next to them on the couch. In the next room\, a long-haired person tends to a simmering pot on a stove. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/why-we-prep-an-enabled-guide-to-disaster-response/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CleanShot-2026-07-22-at-13.14.33@2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T130000 DTSTAMP:20260722T194619Z CREATED:20260719T173908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T194619Z UID:10000189-1784721600-1784725200@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://halttheharm.net/event/public-utility-commissions-101-understanding-utility-regulation-how-it-fits-into-your-data-center-fight/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Public-Utility-Commissions-101-Full.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T140000 DTSTAMP:20260213T194638Z CREATED:20260213T194634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T194638Z UID:10000094-1784638800-1784642400@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Monthly Networking Session DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Halt the Harm Network monthly networking session! This is your opportunity to connect with fellow members\, share what you’re working on\, and learn how to make the most of our community. \n\n\n\nNew to HHN? Join early for an overview of network resources\, how to engage\, and ways to collaborate with others. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\nOpen Discussion: Learn from others’ experiences\, ask questions\, and explore potential partnerships or support opportunities. \n\n\n\nIntroductions & Networking: Meet other members of the Halt the Harm Network and share what projects\, initiatives\, or goals you’re pursuing this year. \n\n\n\nShare your announcements: Tell everyone about the project you’re working on to get feedback\, test ideas\, or to expand the reach of your work. \n\n\n\n⚠️ To Register\, make sure you’re logged into Halt the Harm Network. You can see all the meetups for approved members in the Meetups space. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/monthly-networking-session-2/2026-07-21/ CATEGORIES:Networking Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Monthly-Call-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T130000 DTSTAMP:20260713T202553Z CREATED:20260713T191017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T202553Z UID:10000185-1784635200-1784638800@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Network Café - Fracking Waste and Rare Cancer w/ Justin Nobel DESCRIPTION:​Join us for a casual Network Café conversation with investigative journalist Justin Nobel about his latest investigation for DeSmog and Rolling Stone\, “Her Son Died of a Rare Bone Cancer. Could Radioactive Fracking Waste Be to Blame?” \n​Reporting on the ground in Cecil Township\, Pennsylvania\, Justin found unprotected radioactive oil and gas waste sitting just feet from a popular biking and walking trail. This was pipe-scale testing hundreds of times above federal safety limits\, in a community where multiple children have been diagnosed with a rare bone cancer. Join a conversation a network conversation with Justin to talk through what he uncovered\, what it means for the families living alongside these sites\, and what organizers and leaders can do in response. \n​Come with your questions or topics to discuss with Justin Nobel. This is an informal discussion — a chance to dig into the story and connect with other leaders working to protect their communities from the harms of the oil & gas industry. \n​About Justin Nobel \n​Justin Nobel writes on science and the environment for U.S. magazines\, investigative outlets\, and literary journals\, and has been published in Best American Science and Nature Writing and Best American Travel Writing. His 2020 Rolling Stone story “America’s Radioactive Secret” won an award from the National Association of Science Writers and led to his book Petroleum-238. His reporting has sparked lawsuits\, academic research\, and public dialogue\, and has been taught at Harvard’s School of Public Health. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/network-cafe-fracking-waste-and-rare-cancer-w-justin-nobel/ CATEGORIES:Interviews,Networking Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Network-Cafe-Fracking-Waste-and-Rare-Cancer-w_-Justin-Nobel-Full.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154647Z CREATED:20260409T183827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T154647Z UID:10000142-1784116800-1784120400@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Data Center Construction & Operational Permits (Gateway 6) DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\nAbout these Working Sessions \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. \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/gateway-6-working-session-intervention-research-sharing/ CATEGORIES:Working Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CleanShot-2026-03-16-at-20.33.17@2x-scaled-E10fct.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T170000 DTSTAMP:20260707T020355Z CREATED:20260703T195800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T020355Z UID:10000184-1783612800-1783616400@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Behind the Toxic Chemical Recycling Curtain DESCRIPTION:​Hazardous chemicals on site at plastics “chemical recycling” and other types of industrial facilities put workers and communities at risk. This webinar is for anyone that wants to learn more about hazardous chemicals at “chemical recycling” facilities and how to get this kind of information for industrial facilities in your community. \n​Shannon Goff\, Advocacy Associate at NRDC\, will present highlights from NRDC’s recent issue brief: Behind the “chemical recycling” curtain: Public records requests reveal risky chemicals at facilities \n​Eve Gartner\, Director of Cross-Cutting Toxics Strategies at Earthjustice\, will discuss the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) and making public records requests for facilities in your community. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/behind-the-toxic-chemical-recycling-curtain/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/vrsDaobbtF5Dy6m1QKAU1x.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T130000 DTSTAMP:20260623T101104Z CREATED:20260623T101104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T101104Z UID:10000180-1783512000-1783515600@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://halttheharm.net/event/the-data-center-decision-tree-a-strategic-guide-for-communities/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Working Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Data-Center-Decision-Tree-Full.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T190000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154025Z CREATED:20260622T154025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T154025Z UID:10000172-1783447200-1783450800@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Don't Panic. Get Organized: Fundamentals of Rural Organizing Presented by Tucker United 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. \nFor 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. \nIn 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. \nGet first-hand experience on the ups and downs of organizing your community against big tech and bad legislation. \nWe will provide time for questions and discussion! \nSpeaker Information:\nShaena 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. \nAmy 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://halttheharm.net/event/dont-panic-get-organized-fundamentals-of-rural-organizing-presented-by-tucker-united/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tucker-united-cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T140000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154647Z CREATED:20260621T202447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T154647Z UID:10000177-1782997200-1783000800@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://halttheharm.net/event/data-center-locations-training-and-qa-with-fractracker/ CATEGORIES:FracTracker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/fractracker-data-center-map-screenshot-2026-05-scaled-eUWJqf.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T130000 DTSTAMP:20260622T155430Z CREATED:20260622T155430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T155430Z UID:10000179-1782907200-1782910800@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Data Center Financial Structuring & Credit Approvals (Gateway 5) DESCRIPTION:​About these Working Sessions\n​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. \n​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 whole network can use. Notes and other resources will be shared in a private space for participants. \n​Data Center Gateways\n​Review each gateway and additional resources on our website datacenters.halttheharm.net \n\n\n​Gateway 1: Site Selection & Land Use \n\n\n​Gateway 2: Power & Utility Interconnection \n\n\n​Gateway 3: Water Rights & Environmental Permits \n\n\n​Gateway 4: Tax Incentive Negotiations \n\n\n​Gateway 5: Financial Structuring & Credit Approvals \n\n\n​Gateway 6: Construction & Operational Permits \n\n\n​Gateway 7: Operational Oversight & Watchdogging URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/data-center-financial-structuring-credit-approvals-gateway-5/ CATEGORIES:Networking Session,Working Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image2-0FUFln.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T160000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154303Z CREATED:20260622T154303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T154303Z UID:10000174-1782831600-1782835200@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://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://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.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T160000 DTSTAMP:20260602T180323Z CREATED:20260523T152400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T180323Z UID:10000157-1782399600-1782403200@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://halttheharm.net/event/preventing-data-center-noise-pollution-part-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BDC-noise-webinar-cover-image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T160000 DTSTAMP:20260602T161142Z CREATED:20260523T152330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T161142Z UID:10000156-1782313200-1782316800@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://halttheharm.net/event/understanding-preventing-data-center-noise-pollution-part-one-the-science-of-noise/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BDC-noice-webinar-cover-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T140000 DTSTAMP:20260716T173931Z CREATED:20260716T173931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T173931Z UID:10000186-1782219600-1782223200@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Now We Know: Oil & Gas Wells Near Arlington Schools - The Data and the Health Risks DESCRIPTION:A new analysis maps oil and gas wells in proximity to Arlington\, Texas\, schools\, as fears of exposure of 30\,000+ schoolchildren to fracking sites and gas wells continues to grow. This release happens as international attention turns to the city during the World Cup. \n@Ranjana Bhandari\, director of Liveable Arlington will present the findings and local context\, @Cullen Smith at FracTracker Alliance will walk through the interactive buffer map\, and Dr. Larysa Dyrszka\, Concerned Health Professionals of New York (CHPNY) will explain what proximity to oil and gas development means for families. \n​Join us to learn the importance of this new Arlington data. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/now-we-know-oil-gas-wells-near-arlington-schools-the-data-and-the-health-risks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T140000 DTSTAMP:20260623T101728Z CREATED:20260622T153500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T101728Z UID:10000178-1782219600-1782223200@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Now We Know: Oil & Gas Wells Near Arlington TX Schools - The Data and the Health Risks DESCRIPTION:A new analysis maps oil and gas wells in proximity to Arlington\, Texas\, schools\, as fears of exposure of 30\,000+ schoolchildren to fracking sites and gas wells continues to grow. This release happens as international attention turns to the city during the World Cup. \n​Ranjana Bhandari\, director of Liveable Arlington will present the findings and local context\, Cullen Smith\, FracTracker Alliance will walk through the interactive buffer map\, and Dr. Larysa Dyrszka\, Concerned Health Professionals of New York (CHPNY) will explain what proximity to oil and gas development means for families. \n​Join us to learn the importance of this new Arlington data. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/now-we-know-oil-gas-wells-near-arlington-tx-schools-the-data-and-the-health-risks/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Oil-Gas-Wells-Near-Schools-Full.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T191500 DTSTAMP:20260529T130206Z CREATED:20260529T130130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T130206Z UID:10000160-1781719200-1781723700@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:KingstonCitizens.org Hosts Virtual Rail Safety Forum During Rail Safety Week DESCRIPTION:In recognition of Rail Safety Week (June 15–21\, 2026)\, KingstonCitizens.org is proud to host Jess Conard\, East Palestine\, Ohio community member and founder of Rail Watch  for a virtual presentation on Wednesday\, June 17\, at 6:00 p.m.  Participants must REGISTER to attend this free event. \nRail Safety Week is a major multi-nation awareness campaign during which advocacy organizations\, transportation groups\, and community leaders host public events\, site briefings\, and passenger outreach efforts to reinforce that safety must come first. \nThis virtual presentation will explore rail safety issues affecting communities along active freight corridors\, including preparedness\, emergency response\, public awareness\, and strategies for reducing risks associated with increased rail traffic. The discussion will also highlight the importance of protecting residents\, local infrastructure\, and environmentally sensitive areas such as the Hudson River through informed community engagement and proactive safety measures. \nCommunity members\, local officials and environmental advocates concerned about rail safety are encouraged to attend. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/kingstoncitizens-org-hosts-virtual-rail-safety-forum-during-rail-safety-week/ CATEGORIES:Shared Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CleanShot-2026-05-29-at-09.00.47@2x.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR