BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Halt the Harm Network - ECPv6.15.20//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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T143000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260403T142032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132407Z UID:10000132-1776258000-1776263400@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:The Data Center Frontier: AI Infrastructure & Resistance DESCRIPTION:This free virtual roundtable brings together Indigenous land defenders\, scholar-activists\, and grassroots organizers to examine how the rapid expansion of AI and cloud infrastructure is driving new waves of fossil fuel dependence\, mineral extraction\, land dispossession\, and environmental injustice. Far from the immaterial “cloud” promised by Silicon Valley\, data centers are vast\, resource-intensive industrial facilities whose growth is reshaping landscapes\, energy systems\, and political struggles across North America. \nDrawing lessons from Indigenous-led fights against pipelines\, mining projects\, and other forms of extractive infrastructure—as well as successful campaigns to block data centers—speakers will share insights from the frontlines of the data center frontier\, and explore how movements across sites and issues can build durable solidarities in the face of a rapidly expanding digital-industrial regime. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/the-data-center-frontier-ai-infrastructure-resistance/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/banner-closer-to-Cristian-s-colors.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260304T211444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T211447Z UID:10000111-1776258000-1776261600@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Operational Oversight & Watchdogging to Stop Bad Data Centers (Gateway 7) DESCRIPTION:This is a special working session on Operational Oversight & Watchdogging to Stop Bad Data Centers (Gateway 7) \n\n\n\nAbout these Working Sessions\n\n\n\nThese sessions are part of a network project addressing the harms of bad data centers.   \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. As a participant you can access the shared document for notes and resources. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/operational-oversight-watchdogging-to-stop-bad-data-centers-gateway-7-2/ CATEGORIES:Working Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/datacenter-energy-hog-64inJX.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T193000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260408T171226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T171226Z UID:10000137-1775671200-1775676600@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:The PA Green Amendment: How it Impacts Local Government\, State Government & Regulatory Agencies DESCRIPTION:Join Green Amendments For The Generations\, Delaware Riverkeeper Network & Earth Justice for an in-depth webinar all about the Pennsylvania Green Amendment\, including its history\, language\, and applications at the state and local government levels. Experts will speak specifically to Green Amendment obligations and opportunities for municipal government officials\, state regulatory agencies\, and state legislators\, followed by a Question and Answer session. Resources will be made available during and after the webinar. \nExpert speakers include:\nMaya K. van Rossum\, Founder and Leader of the National Green Amendment Movement \nKacy Manahan\, Senior Attorney for Green Amendments For The Generations & Delaware Riverkeeper Network \nDevin McDougall\, Supervising Senior Attorney\, Clean Energy Program\, Earthjustice \nDevon Guyer\, Staff Attorney for Green Amendments For The Generations & Delaware Riverkeeper Network URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/the-pa-green-amendment-how-it-impacts-local-government-state-government-regulatory-agencies/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Apr-8-Webinar-Speakers-Instagram-Post-45.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260407T215733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T215733Z UID:10000139-1775588400-1775592000@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Connecting the Dots: Data Centers\, Generative AI\, and the Tools to fight back DESCRIPTION:​Join Honor the Earth in a conversation about the AI Infrastructure\, including generative AIi\, hyper scale data centers\, critical minerals mining\, nuclear expansion & surveillance and their impacts. Additionally\, learn about the necessary tools to fight back! \n​Krystal is an Oglala Lakota and Northern Cheyenne grassroots organizer with experience on the frontlines doing campaign development and management around social\, racial and environmental justice. Krystal’s identity as a Native American veteran is central to her organizing and storytelling. At the heart of Krystal’s work is Sovereignty\, LANDBACK\, cross movement relationship building and a deep commitment to her People. In healing from her experience as a veteran\, Krystal has dedicated herself to embodying what she views as the essential quality of a warrior: a commitment to the well-being of not only her People and their relationship to the land\, but that of all Peoples. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/connecting-the-dots-data-centers-generative-ai-and-the-tools-to-fight-back-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Data-Centers-Generative-AI-and-the-Tools-to-fight-back.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260318T213911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T173321Z UID:10000113-1775041200-1775044800@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:The Economic and Environmental Impacts of Data Centers by Food & Water Watch DESCRIPTION:Across the country\, communities are experiencing a rapid expansion of data centers. While these projects are often framed as economic development\, they come with significant environmental and economic consequences\, from rising electricity demand and water consumption to tax incentives and local infrastructure impacts. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, Ben Murray\, an economist and Senior Researcher at Food & Water Watch\, will explain the economic and environmental dynamics behind data center development. Drawing on his research into energy and water use\, Ben will walk through what data centers are\, why they require so much power and water\, where those resources come from\, and what the broader economic implications are for communities. \n\n\n\nBen will also discuss how communities are responding to data center proposals and what strategies can be used to challenge or stop projects that threaten local resources. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/the-economic-and-environmental-impacts-of-data-centers-by-food-water-watch/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Economics-and-Env-Impacts-of-Data-Centers-Landscape.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T140000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260401T221508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T221508Z UID:10000123-1774962000-1774965600@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Diesel Generators at Data Centers: Status\, Impacts\, and Protective Practices DESCRIPTION:Across the country\, data centers rely on large fleets of diesel generators to provide backup power during outages and testing. While often overlooked in discussions of digital infrastructure\, these generators can be a significant source of air pollution\, contributing to local health risks and environmental harm. \nIn this webinar\, researchers from the Better Data Center Project\, Dr. Catherine Casomar and Dr. John Bangsund\, will walk through their new report: Diesel Generators at Data Centers: Status\, Impacts\, and Protective Practices\nhttps://betterdatacenterproject.com/resources/diesel-generator-report \nThey will explore how diesel generators are deployed at data centers\, what emissions they produce\, how often they are used\, and what regulatory gaps exist. Drawing on recent research and real-world examples\, speakers will also share protective practices and strategies communities can use to better understand\, monitor\, and advocate for stronger oversight. \nParticipants will leave with a clearer understanding of how backup power systems operate\, the risks they pose\, and what tools can help communities hold data centers accountable. \nSpeaker Bios: \nJohn Bangsund\nJohn Bangsund is an interdisciplinary research scientist focused on energy\, the environment\, and health. His experience spans multiple labs and startups\, including work on solar cells\, rapid pathogen detection\, and emissions modeling. Since 2025\, he has worked with the Better Data Center Project studying emissions from energy and backup power at data centers. He holds a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Minnesota. \nCatherine Casomar\nCatherine Casomar is a co-founder of the Better Data Center Project\, an organization formed by former federal workers in 2025 to provide technical assistance to communities on the front lines of data center development. She has 15 years of experience in energy and climate and a decade of work advancing equity and justice across sectors. Catherine holds a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Minnesota and a BSE in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/diesel-generators-at-data-centers-status-impacts-and-protective-practices/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Diesel-Generators-at-Data-Centers-Full.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T010000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260403T142732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T142732Z UID:10000134-1774656000-1774659600@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:No Kings Day National Day of Action (March 28) DESCRIPTION:An Action Network email inviting recipients to join a “No Kings Day” event on March 28 as part of a national day of action opposing the Trump administration’s agenda and related policies. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/no-kings-day-national-day-of-action-march-28/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T140000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260325T155215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T155025Z UID:10000116-1774530000-1774533600@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:The Economics of Data Center Tax Incentives: Who Really Benefits? DESCRIPTION:Communities across the country are being asked to offer massive tax breaks and subsidies to attract data centers. But do these deals actually benefit local communities or are cities and states leaving money on the table? \n\n\nJoin us for a conversation with Nathan Jensen\, Professor in the Department of Government at the University of Texas at Austin\, whose research focuses on economic development policy\, tax incentives\, and business-government relations. Jensen is the co-author of the book Incentives to Pander\, which examines why governments often overuse subsidies and tax incentives when competing for corporate investment. \n\n\nIn this webinar\, Nathan will break down the economics and politics behind tax incentives\, explain why local governments frequently offer such large subsidies\, and explore whether communities actually see the promised economic benefits. Drawing on research and real-world examples\, including recent data center deals\, he will help participants understand how incentive packages work\, why transparency matters\, and what communities can do to demand accountability. \n\n\nNathan Jensen received his Ph.D. from Yale University and has previously held faculty positions at George Washington University and Washington University in St. Louis. His research examines government economic development strategies\, state and local incentives\, and the complex relationship between businesses and public policy. He is also\, by his own admission\, a proud owner of one share of the Green Bay Packers. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/the-economics-of-data-center-tax-incentives-who-really-benefits/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Economics-of-Data-Center-Incentives-JuU0fJ.png ORGANIZER;CN="Elissa Yoder":MAILTO:elissa@halttheharm.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260318T212315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T212318Z UID:10000112-1773932400-1773936000@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:On the Rails: Preventing Train Derailments in Your Community DESCRIPTION:Register today for an interactive workshop on learning opportunities to prevent train derailments in your community. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/on-the-rails-preventing-train-derailments-in-your-community/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cover-On-the-Rails-Preventing-Train-Derailments-in-Your-Community.png ORGANIZER;CN="Railwatch":MAILTO:contact@railwatch.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T130000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260121T173459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T110609Z UID:10000079-1773835200-1773838800@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Working Session on Gateway 5: Financial Structuring & Credit Approvals DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\n\nHalt the Harm Network participants are invited to a special working session on a specific gateway (or phase) of data center development.  \nData centers cost billions to build\, requiring complex financing from banks\, institutional investors\, and insurance companies. Before committing money\, these financial institutions assess project risks—including regulatory problems\, community opposition\, and what’s called “social license to operate.” Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG) considerations have become part of many investment decisions\, creating new pressure points that didn’t exist a decade ago. \n\nRead More about Financial Structuring & Credit Approvals\nThis matters because documented community opposition directly affects investment risk. Credit rating agencies evaluate project risk; insurance companies assess liability; ESG-focused investors scrutinize environmental and social conflicts. When communities generate sustained opposition\, file permit challenges\, document environmental concerns\, and attract negative media coverage\, they’re creating quantifiable risk factors that affect financing costs. Projects have been delayed\, restructured\, or abandoned when financial partners became concerned about controversy. \nCommunities can identify and target lead financial partners\, file detailed investor engagement letters citing ESG conflicts\, present social license risk to credit rating agencies\, and generate financial media coverage of project controversies. Coordinating with shareholder activists who can raise concerns at investor annual meetings has also proven effective. Developers need to close financing before controversy escalates—which means early\, organized opposition can make their deals much harder to complete. \n \n\n\nAbout these Working Sessions \nThese sessions are part of a network project addressing the harms of bad data centers.   \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. As a participant you can access the shared document for notes and resources. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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/working-session-on-gateway-5-financial-structuring-credit-approvals/ CATEGORIES:Deep Dives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CleanShot-2026-01-14-at-08.44.33@2x-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T140000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260213T194634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T194638Z UID:10000090-1773752400-1773756000@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-2/2026-03-17/ 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:20260304T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260114T171412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T110609Z UID:10000076-1772625600-1772629200@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Working Session on Gateway 4: Tax Incentive Negotiations DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\n\nHalt the Harm Network participants are invited to a special working session on Tax Incentive Negotiations to stop bad data centers. \nData center developers routinely ask for massive tax breaks from local and state governments including property tax abatements lasting 10-20 years\, sales tax exemptions\, reduced utility rates\, and infrastructure subsidies. \nThey promise jobs and economic growth\, but data centers are highly automated and often create far fewer jobs than traditional industries while placing substantial burdens on local infrastructure. \n\nRead More about Tax Incentives\nTax incentive negotiations require public hearings and votes by elected officials\, creating high-visibility political moments where organized opposition can directly influence outcomes. \nUnlike regulatory processes\, these decisions are made by local representatives who answer directly to voters. The economic claims developers make are often vulnerable to scrutiny: independent fiscal analyses frequently reveal inflated job projections\, understated infrastructure costs\, and better alternative uses of public money. \nThis is where communities can reframe the debate from “jobs vs. no jobs” to “who really benefits from subsidizing this development?” Communities can mobilize turnout at public hearings\, commission independent fiscal impact studies\, expose the gap between promised and actual jobs\, and build coalitions between fiscal conservatives concerned about corporate welfare and progressives focused on community needs. Several tax packages have been reduced or denied when organized opposition effectively challenged developer claims. The key is demanding strong clawback provisions (recapturing incentives if promises aren’t kept) and enforceable community benefit agreements with binding terms. \nMore details\, stakeholders\, and community allies explored further in our working session. RSVP today to be involved. \n\n\nAbout these Working Sessions \nThese sessions are part of a network project addressing the harms of bad data centers.   \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. As a participant you can access the shared document for notes and resources. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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/working-session-on-gateway-4-tax-incentive-negotiations/ CATEGORIES:Deep Dives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CleanShot-2026-01-14-at-08.44.33@2x-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260217T103545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T103545Z UID:10000101-1772114400-1772118000@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:The State of AI Data Center Policy in the United States w/ Tim Bernard DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\nJoin Halt the Harm Network for the official launch of the HHN Data Center Policy Tracker\, a comprehensive legislative tracking tool covering data center bills across the United States. \nIn this session\, you will meet Tim Bernard\, the independent policy analyst leading this initiative. Tim will walk through the current state of data center policy in the U.S.\, present the methodology behind tracking and categorizing legislation\, and demonstrate how to use the Policy Tracker on our website to find bills that impact your community\, identify concerns\, and take informed action. \nWhat to expect\n\nAn overview of the national policy landscape on data centers\nA live walkthrough of the Policy Tracker and how to use it\nDiscussion on how advocates and leaders can put this tool to work in their regions\nTime for questions and conversation\n\nAbout Tim Bernard\nTim Bernard is an independent tech policy analyst. He has consulted broadly and written extensively for Tech Policy Press\, with articles cited in The Atlantic\, Bloomberg’s Tech Daily and a Supreme Court amicus brief. Tim also published a white paper for Stanford University’s Program on Platform Regulation. He has particular expertise with reviewing legislation related to online safety and data centers. Tim lives in New York City\, where he studied at Cornell Tech and is currently adjunct teaching at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). \nThis event is free and open to anyone working to understand and respond to the rapid expansion of data centers in their communities. Whether you are new to this issue or have been tracking it closely\, you will leave with a practical tool and the connections to put it to use. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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/the-state-of-ai-data-center-policy-in-the-united-states-w-tim-bernard/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/State-of-AI-Data-Center-Policy2-EKFkbW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T134500 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260213T194442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T194520Z UID:10000088-1772110800-1772113500@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Creating a Service Q&A with Marty Kearns DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal discussion and Q&A with Marty Kearns\, founder of Netcentric Campaigns and Director of the Services Lab at Halt the Harm Network. \n\n\n\nCome learn how to work with Marty to turn your expertise into a clear\, actionable service so you can support campaigns you care about without burning out. \n\n\n\nAbout Marty Kearns \n\n\n\nMarty Kearns has worked for over 25 years to help leaders in environmental justice build power\, build systems\, win campaigns\, and build offers others can say yes to. His key expertise includes service design and offering development\, movement building and network scaling\, expertise identification and packaging\, pilot program design\, and a career of environmental justice organizing. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/creating-a-service-qa-with-marty-kearns/ CATEGORIES:Interviews ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Marty-Kearns-QA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20251119T195959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T195959Z UID:10000037-1771488000-1771524000@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Shale and Public Health Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:(Tickets\, Schedule\, and Location TBD) \n​The 2026 Shale and Public Health Conference brings together healthcare professionals\, researchers\, and advocates to examine the intersection of shale gas development and public health impacts. \n​The conference features presentations\, sessions\, and discussions focused on understanding health risks\, environmental concerns\, and policy implications related to shale extraction activities. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/shale-and-public-health-conference-2026/ CATEGORIES:Networking Session,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/a4e2e576-88bd-494e-a818-e39bfac08d34.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T130000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260112T150453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T103458Z UID:10000073-1771416000-1771419600@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Working Session on Gateway 3: Water Rights & Environmental Permits DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\n\nHalt the Harm Network participants are invited to a special working session on using Water Rights & Environmental Permits to stop bad data centers. \nData centers generate massive heat and need millions of gallons of water annually for cooling. Training AI models can consume hundreds of thousands of liters of water\, and even everyday AI queries add up. These facilities also need permits for air emissions (from backup diesel generators)\, stormwater management\, and impacts on wetlands. Some federal and state environmental laws require review processes that developers can’t skip. \n\nRead more about Water Rights & Environmental Permits\nThis gateway matters because developers want quick approvals with minimal conditions and limited public disclosure. Communities can file detailed scoping comments demanding thorough review\, present expert testimony from hydrologists and scientists\, challenge chemical risks from cooling systems\, and organize environmental justice coalitions to document cumulative impacts. When EPA regional offices\, state environmental agencies\, and water authorities see organized community opposition backed by scientific evidence\, they’re normally forced to take a harder look. \n\n\nAbout these Working Sessions \nThese sessions are part of a network project addressing the harms of bad data centers.   \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. As a participant you can access the shared document for notes and resources. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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/working-session-on-gateway-3-water-rights-environmental-permits/ CATEGORIES:Deep Dives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CleanShot-2026-01-14-at-08.44.33@2x-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260213T221729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T103544Z UID:10000100-1771336800-1771340400@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Q&A on Data Center Legislation with Tim Bernard DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\nJoin us for an introduction to the new HHN Data Center Policy Tracker\, a comprehensive legislative tracking database covering data center bills across the United States. \nYou’ll meet Tim Bernard\, the policy expert leading this initiative\, will explain his methodology for tracking and categorizing legislation\, demonstrate early examples of the tracker\, and discuss how this tool will empower community advocates to stay informed and take action on data center policy. \nThe session will also feature discussion about the challenges of tracking legislation across different state systems\, set realistic expectations about update frequency and limitations\, and gather community feedback to help shape the final product before the official launch on February 20th. \nThis is a pre-launch event to give you a chance to bring questions\, suggestions\, and meet others working on the issues. \nAbout Tim Bernard\nTim Bernard is an independent tech policy analyst. He has consulted broadly\, written extensively for Tech Policy Press\, with articles cited in The Atlantic\, Bloomberg’s Tech Daily and a Supreme Court amicus brief\, and also published a white paper for Stanford University’s Program on Platform regulation. Tim has particular expertise with reviewing legislation related to online safety and data centers. He lives in New York City\, where he studied at Cornell Tech and is currently adjunct teaching at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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/qa-on-data-center-legislation-with-tim-bernard/ CATEGORIES:Interviews ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CleanShot-2026-02-13-at-14.54.44402x-tRkVRg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T140000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260213T194634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T194638Z UID:10000089-1771333200-1771336800@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-2/2026-02-17/ 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:20260212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T134500 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260213T194256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T194530Z UID:10000087-1770901200-1770903900@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Chemical Disclosure and FOIA Requests Q&A with Dusty Horwitt DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal discussion and Q&A with environmental attorney Dusty Horwitt. Dusty will share examples from his work and share the types of support he offers leaders in Halt the Harm Network through the Services Lab. \n\n\n\nAbout Dusty HorwittDusty Horwitt is the attorney whose transparency work helped pass Colorado’s landmark PFAS ban in oil and gas wells\, protected the Delaware River Basin from fracking\, and has consulted on transparency laws in 16 states. His FOIA research exposed the widespread use of ‘forever chemicals’ in fracking operations and forced industry disclosure across multiple states. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/chemical-disclosure-and-foia-requests-qa-with-dusty-horwitt/ CATEGORIES:Interviews ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dusty-Horwitt-QA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260130T214335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T220333Z UID:10000083-1770728400-1770732000@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Shale Gas and Public Health Panel… No More Sacrifice Zones (Part 2) DESCRIPTION:Meet speakers and learn about the topics at the upcoming Shale and Public Health Conference in Pittsburgh on February 19th. \n\n\n\nHosted by Tonyehn Verkitus\, Executive Director Physicians for Social Responsibility PA \n\n\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\n\nTracy Carluccio\, Presenter – LNG: A Dead End for Pennsylvania\n\n\n\nSean O’Leary\, Presenter –Natural Gas & Our Economic Future\n\n\n\nLauren Minsky\, Presenter\, The People’s Cancer Incidence Screening Tool URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/shale-gas-and-public-health-panel-no-more-sacrifice-zones-part-2/ CATEGORIES:Networking Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CleanShot-2026-01-30-at-16.12.31@2x-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T134500 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260205T174011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T174053Z UID:10000086-1770296400-1770299100@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Campaign Action Pages Q&A with Ryan Clover DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal discussion and Q&A with Ryan Clover\, who helps campaign leaders design landing pages that turn bystanders into action takers. \n\n\n\nBring an example you’d like feedback on\, questions about copy writing\, and learn about his approach to sharpening campaign action pages. Ryan will explain his process for providing services to network leaders with Campaign website design. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/campaign-action-pages-qa-with-ryan-clover/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Ryan-Clover-QA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20251230T142002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T174937Z UID:10000070-1770206400-1770206400@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Working Session on Gateway 2: Power & Utility Connections DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\n\nHalt the Harm Network participants are  invited to a special working session on Data Center Power & Utility Connections. \nThis is a key point where a big data center project figures out how it gets electricity. Data centers need huge amounts of power\, and utilities must approve new power lines or upgrades. These decisions can raise electricity bills for everyone and are often hidden in unfair deals. Community pressure and expert review can expose these hidden costs. \nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Details\n \n\n\n Date:\n \n \n \n \n\n Time: URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/working-session-on-gateway-2-power-utility-connections/ CATEGORIES:Deep Dives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CleanShot-2026-01-14-at-08.44.33@2x-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260130T215110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T215431Z UID:10000085-1770123600-1770127200@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Shale Gas and Public Health Panel… No More Sacrifice Zones (Part 1) DESCRIPTION:Meet speakers and learn about the topics at the upcoming Shale and Public Health Conference in Pittsburgh on February 19th. \n\n\n\nHosted by Dr. John Stolz PhD\, AAAS Fellow\, Professor\, Department of Biological Sciences & Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Science. \n\n\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\n\nKimberly Terrell\, Presenter – Industrial Pollution and the Burden of Proof\n\n\n\nAaron Barchowsky\, Panel Moderator –Research on Science\n\n\n\nEmily Copeland\, Panel Moderator – Public Dialogue Through Media URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/shale-gas-and-public-health-panel-no-more-sacrifice-zones-part-1/ CATEGORIES:Networking Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CleanShot-2026-01-30-at-16.12.31@2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T130000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260121T173458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T173545Z UID:10000078-1769601600-1769605200@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Meetup on Data Center Resources DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\nA monthly meetup focused on data centers. We want to welcome the many leaders who recently joined the network to participate in working sessions on data center issues. \nIf you’re in a hurry\, attend the first 10-20 minutes for announcements.  If you want to meet people around specific topics\, stick around. Find the breakout room or topic that “clicks” and even propose a topic. \nNotes are shared with the larger network. Share in the comments if you can’t make it live but still want to contribute an update to the network. \nNew to HHN? Join early for an overview of network resources\, how to engage\, and ways to collaborate with others. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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/meetup-on-data-center-resources/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T134500 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260123T182521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T182523Z UID:10000080-1769518800-1769521500@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Networking Session for Leaders working on Data Centers DESCRIPTION:After a brief orientation to the Bad Data Centers project\, you’ll have the option to join different breakout rooms and meet other leaders working on data center issues. \n\n\n\nBring announcements\, updates\, ideas\, resources\, or anything else you’d like to share. \n\n\n\nYou’re welcome to attend whether you’re a long-time member or completely new. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/networking-session-for-leaders-working-on-data-centers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20251221T141355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T173458Z UID:10000069-1768996800-1769000400@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Working Session on Gateway 1: Picking the Land & Getting Permits DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\nHalt the Harm Network participants are  invited to a special working session on Site Selection & Land Use. \nThe very first step where big data center projects decide where they’re going to build. This is when they deal with zoning\, buying land\, and getting the first permits. \nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \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-1-working-session-picking-the-land-getting-permits/ CATEGORIES:Deep Dives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CleanShot-2026-01-14-at-08.44.33@2x-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T130000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260109T185118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T171917Z UID:10000072-1768435200-1768482000@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Hidden in Plain Sight: Public Health Risks from Fossil Fuel Infrastructure and Data Center Expansion DESCRIPTION:Data centers and cryptocurrency mining are driving new fossil fuel expansion across the U.S.\, often with serious\, under-recognized public health consequences. In this webinar\, researchers from Boston University present findings on health risks tied to fossil fuel infrastructure and data center expansion\, and discuss what communities\, advocates\, and policymakers need to know. \n\n\n\nAs data centers rapidly expand across the United States\, its physical impacts are becoming harder to ignore. Data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities require massive amounts of energy\, often supplied by fossil fuel infrastructure that exposes nearby communities to increased health risks. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, researchers from Boston University present two complementary studies examining these impacts. One maps how nearly 47 million Americans live near fossil fuel infrastructure associated with elevated health risks. The other examines cryptocurrency mining as a “digital oil boom\,” revealing how an emerging tech industry reproduces\, and intensifies traditional pollution and health harms. \n\n\n\nTogether\, these talks explore how health risks are distributed\, why existing regulatory systems fail to protect communities\, and how public health research can support stronger oversight\, policy reform\, and community resistance. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/hidden-in-plain-sight-public-health-risks-from-fossil-fuel-infrastructure-and-data-center-expansion/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Health-risks-of-datacenters-Full.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T140000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20260109T183448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T183450Z UID:10000071-1768309200-1768312800@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:2026 Network Survey Review & Validation Meetup DESCRIPTION:Join us for a collaborative session to review and discuss the insights from our recent network survey! We’ll validate key findings\, gather additional input from network members\, and shape priorities for strengthening our community moving forward. \n\n\n\n→ Complete the survey here! \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n\nSurvey feedback on how members use and benefit from the network\n\n\n\nCommon challenges faced by environmental advocates\n\n\n\nWays to enhance network resources and support\n\n\n\nOpportunities for deeper collaboration and engagement\n\n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity to help shape the future of our network while connecting with other members working on environmental health issues. \n\n\n\nMore Details: \n\n\n\nI have a question. Where can I ask it? Please add any questions or comments below and we’ll make sure to address it at the event. We’ll also have dedicated time for live Q&A after wrapping up. \n\n\n\nAdd to Calendar: Once you RSVP\, click ‘Add to calendar’ to add the event to your preferred calendar. You’ll also receive an email reminder on the day of the event. \n\n\n\nI can’t join live — will there be a replay? Not this one. Meetups like this are only documented (if at all) for those attending.  URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/2026-network-survey-review-validation-meetup/ CATEGORIES:Networking Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/HHN-Survey-Validation-Meetup.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20251212T154940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T155015Z UID:10000068-1765814400-1765818000@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Data on Data Centers: Turning Messy\, Incomplete Info into Shared Power DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling with finding reliable data on data centers? You are not alone! \n\n\n\nAs data centers spread across the U.S.\, communities\, journalists\, and researchers are all running into the same problem: the data is a mess. Key details like power draw\, water use\, operating status\, finance\, legislation\, and real job numbers are incomplete\, inconsistent\, or flat-out contradictory across different sources. One database lists a project as “operating” while another still shows it as “planning”; major players show up with missing data; industry reports inflate economic benefits while government studies say otherwise. \n\n\n\nThe result is a “friction problem”: even people who spend all day hunting for data struggle to find\, trust\, and use it. \n\n\n\nIn this working session\, we’ll bring data geeks\, local researchers\, and community organizers into the same (virtual) room to compare and assess the strengths of leading data sources. \n\n\n\nHere’s what we’ll cover:\n\n\n\n\nOutline the most important gaps for frontline communities (power\, water\, jobs\, pollution risk).\n\n\n\nDevelop a standard for what public information requirements should look like for industrial-scale data centers.\n\n\n\nExplore how better data can strengthen local campaigns to win on policy and regulatory oversight.\n\n\n\n\nThis is not a “What are data centers?” 101 webinar. It’s a practical conversation about the state of the data\, how it fails communities\, and what we can collectively do to improve collection\, sharing\, and accountability. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/data-on-data-centers-turning-messy-incomplete-info-into-shared-power/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Data-on-Data-Centers-featured-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Elissa Yoder":MAILTO:elissa@halttheharm.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T203000 DTSTAMP:20260509T092624 CREATED:20251119T195959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T195959Z UID:10000036-1765220400-1765225800@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Black Smoke ≠ Clean Air: When Truckers and Environmental Movements Unite\, Mother Earth Breathes Easier DESCRIPTION:Collaboration is at the heart of real change. This conversation brings together truckers\, environmental advocates\, and public-health allies to explore how unity across sectors can strengthen both worker rights and environmental justice. Together\, we’ll look at how shared struggles—on the road\, at the job site\, and in frontline communities—can become shared solutions. By bridging these movements\, we can drive cleaner air\, safer jobs\, and a healthier planet for everyone. \n\n​What You’ll Learn \n\n\n​How collaboration between labor\, environmental\, and community organizations advances both health and justice. \n\n\n​Real examples of how truckers and environmentalists are working together and building mutual respect to address environmental and health issues impacting us all. \n\n\n​The chance to build relationships and share insights with individuals working across environmental\, health\, and labor fields. \n\n\n\n​Featured Speakers\nModerator: Tabitha Trek\nConvergence Fellow: Billy Randel\nFeatured Guest Speaker: Sharon Wilson\nPanelists: \n\n\n​Thomas McKnight & Jill Hunkler \n\n\n​Melissa Troutman & Tyler Roberts \n\n\n​Marko Mery URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/black-smoke-%e2%89%a0-clean-air-when-truckers-and-environmental-movements-unite-mother-earth-breathes-easier/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/dfdece5c-622d-4580-a5e5-e3714b6e765b.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR