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:20260318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T130000 DTSTAMP:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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:20260509T131413 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260509T131413 CREATED:20251119T195958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T172927Z UID:10000035-1764849600-1764853200@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Community Action for Rail Safety DESCRIPTION:When communities discover hazardous rail transport routes or proposed rail terminals in their backyard\, leaders often feel powerless against federal preemption. But the truth is\, there are meaningful actions communities can take to improve rail safety and hold the industry accountable. You just need to know where to start. \n\n\n\n​This is an educational webinar about rail safety regulations\, grassroots organizing strategies\, and how to turn your concerns into effective action before a disaster happens. \n\n\n\n​What You’ll Learn\n\n\n\n\n​Understand the regulatory landscape: Learn who actually regulates railroads\, what federal preemption really means\, and what communities can and cannot do about rail safety\n\n\n\n​Identify leverage points: Discover specific areas where local communities\, counties\, and states can enact meaningful safety regulations despite federal oversight\n\n\n\nTake strategic action: Get concrete next steps for addressing safety concerns like blocked crossings\, deteriorating tracks\, hazardous material transport\, and hot boxes in your community\n\n\n\n\n​Jess Conard brings a unique background as both a medical speech pathologist and frontline rail safety activist. Jess specializes in helping communities navigate complex regulatory systems and transform their concerns into strategic campaigns that create real change. \n\n\n\n​Don’t wait for the next disaster to take action on Rail Safety!\n\n\n\n​With three train derailments happening every day in the United States—and those numbers only increasing—we can’t wait for the next disaster to take action. Federal rail safety legislation is currently working its way through Congress\, and grassroots pressure from communities like yours could be the nudge needed to get it across the finish line. \n\n\n\n​Ready to learn more? After the webinar\, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for a personalized Rail Watch consultation to address your specific community’s rail safety concerns. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/community-action-for-rail-safety/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/530052e7-522c-4787-b5b8-d6c4b299c0bc.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Halt the Harm Network":MAILTO:info@halttheharm.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T131413 CREATED:20251029T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T040000Z UID:10000063-1761724800-1761757200@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Uncover the Truth About Fracking’s Harms to Human Health DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a webinar with Dr. Kathy Nolan\, a Compendium author\, October 30\, 7:00pm ET \nThe Delaware River Frack Ban and Climate Action Coalition invites you to join us for a deep dive into how the development of fracking has negatively impacted the health of those who live in Pennsylvania’s shale region communities. This will be a virtual\, free presentation. \n\nThursday\, October 30\, 7-8 pm\n\nREGISTER HERE\nHigh volume hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) has released air and water pollution\, harming peoples’ health\, and its industrial footprint has indelibly degraded communities and their environment. Thousands of health and environmental studies and reports have documented the growing adverse effects as fracking has expanded over the years. Dr. Nolan will examine why and how this is occurring.\nThe current push by the federal government and industrial interests to increase fossil fuel development\, coupled with the new demand for more fracking to serve data centers and the export of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) here in Pennsylvania\, is further threatening the health and safety of our communities. And recent moves by federal legislators such as closed-door meetings with federal officials and pro-fracking interests have revealed a concerted effort to expand fracked gas development statewide by overturning the ban on fracking in the Delaware River Watershed and building LNG export facilities on the Delaware River.\nDocumenting and exposing fracking’s enormous harm to human health is a powerful and essential task that must be advanced if we are to stop the fracking juggernaut. Please join us to learn more about it and how you can help stop this frack attack. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/uncover-the-truth-about-frackings-harms-to-human-health/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CleanShot-2025-10-23-at-17.20.20@2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T131413 CREATED:20251029T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T040000Z UID:10000064-1761724800-1761757200@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Toxic Chemicals in Plastics DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou may have heard about microplastics and nanoplastics infiltrating the human body. Maybe you saw a news article about how there’s roughly the equivalent of a plastic spoon’s worth of micro and nano-plastics in our brains or a headline about microplastics in the human placenta\, breast milk\, or testicles. Few people realize that plastics are made with chemicals – a lot of them! There are more than sixteen thousand known chemicals added to plastics to give them various qualities – shiny\, matte\, flexible\, hard\, heat resistant\, etc. Unfortunately\, more than a quarter of these chemicals are known to be toxic. \nPlease join Beyond Plastics\, and Ami Zota\, ScD of Columbia University and Ryan Babadi\, PhD of Toxic-Free Future for a free educational webinar about the toxic chemicals in plastics. Learn which toxic chemicals are used in plastics that are commonly used to make children’s toys\, dishes and kitchenware\, clothing\, food and beverage packaging\, building materials\, cosmetics\, personal care products\, and more. We’ll also discuss the negative impacts of these chemicals on our health and environment as well as how you can help protect yourself and your community from them. \n→ Register Here URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/toxic-chemicals-in-plastics/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CleanShot-2025-09-29-at-15.00.27@2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T131413 CREATED:20251029T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T040000Z UID:10000065-1761724800-1761757200@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Pipeline Safety Trust Conference DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the conference here. \nEach year since 2006\, the Pipeline Safety Trust has hosted pipeline safety conferences. What makes Pipeline Safety Trust conferences unique among pipeline conferences is the diverse mix of attendees\, including the affected public\, the pipeline industry\, and government regulators. These individuals come together to discuss the barriers to safer pipelines. Through this collaborative approach\, the conference promotes better understanding and trust between these groups\, enabling us to move forward together in our mutual goal of making pipelines as safe as possible. \n\nThis year\, the Pipeline Safety Trust conference’s theme is “Prioritizing Safety During Accelerated Energy Development and Deregulation\,” and it will be held in New Orleans\, Louisiana\, on November 13th-14th. \n\nThe deadline for early-bird conference registration pricing is September 30th.\n\nThe Pipeline Safety Trust offers a Travel Assistance Program to help members of the public attend our annual conference. Support may include travel\, lodging\, registration\, and other related costs. If you are a member of the public and live near pipelines or are affected by pipeline issues\, we encourage you to apply. \n\nThis year\, Pipeline Safety Trust is excited to offer Pipeline Safety 101\, a full-day education session in person on November 12th—the day before the PST conference! This session is designed for members of the public who are newer to the topic and want to learn more. You can register for Pipeline Safety 101 through the Public Travel Assistance process\, or\, if you are not receiving Public Travel Assistance\, register here. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/pipeline-safety-trust-conference/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CleanShot-2025-10-08-at-13.43.17@2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T131413 CREATED:20251027T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T013732Z UID:10000066-1761724800-1761757200@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:‘The New Wild West’: The Oil & Gas Industry’s Push for Carbon Capture and Storage in Ohio DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join Fieldnotes\, Buckeye Environmental Network\, and the Ohio River Valley Institute on Thursday\, 11/6\, for a webinar and Q&A on the oil and gas industry’s push to fast-track carbon capture and storage development in Ohio. We’ll cover carbon management basics\, daylight the industry’s closed-door legislative influence\, and explain what’s at stake if state regulators are granted oversight of this risky new form of waste injection.\n\nInvestigative reporting from Fieldnotes reveals how oil and gas lobbying groups drafted Ohio’s House Bill 170\, which would allow CCS operators to force landowners to house carbon dioxide storage projects underneath their properties without their consent\, enable storage operators to shift liability off their books and onto taxpayers\, and block municipalities from taking steps to protect local communities.\n\nLobbying groups handpicked state lawmakers to introduce the legislation\, lined up supportive testimony\, provided lawmakers with talking points and other materials\, and offered to coordinate a press strategy. The bill passed the House of Representatives in October despite significant opposition from residents and community groups who testified at committee hearings.\n\nWe hope you can join us as we trace the bill’s development and its implications for CO2 injection in Ohio\, where state regulators have struggled to protect communities from the risks of existing injection wells. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/the-new-wild-west-the-oil-gas-industrys-push-for-carbon-capture-and-storage-in-ohio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Image-Ad-11.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T131413 CREATED:20251004T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T040000Z UID:10000061-1760025600-1760029200@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Does so-called “chemical recycling” of plastics have economic benefits? DESCRIPTION:Is industry trying to sell your town on the economic promise of plastics “advanced” or “chemical” recycling? \nOhio River Valley Institute’s latest report found that a plastics pyrolysis “chemical recycling” facility planned for WV would have minimal economic benefits. \nJoin this webinar with the report author and economist Nick Messenger and Halt the Harm Senior Fellow Veena Singla to discuss how you can apply this research to what is happening near you!\n\nSee also the event October 7th\, An Economic Impact Analysis of a Planned Plastics Pyrolysis Facility in Follansbee\, West Virginia URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/does-so-called-chemical-recycling-of-plastics-have-economic-benefits/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Economic-Harms-of-_Plastic-Recycling_-cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T130000 DTSTAMP:20260509T131413 CREATED:20251008T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T040000Z UID:10000062-1760011200-1760014800@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Groundwater Contamination from a Well Communication Event (“frac-out”) in New Freeport PA DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. John Stolz for an exclusive discussion of his recently published research on frac-out incidents in New Freeport PA. This timely webinar will explore the environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing operations on local water quality. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nKey findings from the groundwater contamination study\nUnderstanding frac-out incidents and their environmental impact\nThe regulatory and policy implications of the research\n\nAbout the Research: Dr. Stolz’s peer-reviewed study examines water quality impacts that resulted from a communication event between an unconventional well that was being hydraulically fractured\, and a conventional well in New Freeport PA. \nThe research\, published on September 17th\, provides critical data on groundwater contamination and its effect on the local community’s drinking water. Dr. Stolz previously presented the preliminary findings at the Shale Gas and Public Health Conference this past March. \nSpeaker: Dr. John Stolz\, Professor\, Department of Biological Sciences and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Science. \nDr Stolz has a BS degree in biology from Fordham University and a PhD from Boston University. He was an NRC Post doctoral fellow at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Department of Geology and Planetary Sciences\, California Institute of Technology\, and an NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship in Plant Biology in the Biochemistry Department at the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst. His main research interests are in the microbial metabolism of metals and metalloids including arsenic\, selenium\, and nitrate; and water quality impacts of unconventional shale gas extraction. He is a AAAS Fellow and recipient of the Dewey Award from Clean Water Action. Dr. Stolz has published 107 journal articles\,  48 book chapters\, and author-edited three books including “Environmental Impacts from the Development of Unconventional Oil and Gas Reserves” with Cambridge University Press. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/groundwater-contamination-from-a-well-communication-event-frac-out-in-new-freeport-pa/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CleanShot-2025-10-08-at-06.44.30@2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T131413 CREATED:20250908T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T161200Z UID:10000059-1758740400-1758744000@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Safeguard Our Backyards: Join the Campaign for Health-Based Protective Buffers from Fracking DESCRIPTION:The Marcellus shale industry has been allowed to drill dangerously close to Pennsylvania homes\, schools\, hospitals\, and waterways for years\, and dozens of scientific studies now confirm this has harmed our health and environment. \nIt’s past time for our government to update old laws – which never took public health into account by implementing greater protective buffer distances to keep us safe. Protective Buffers PA\, a coalition of nonprofits and resident groups\, is aiming to do just that. \n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, September 24th at 7pm to hear firsthand accounts from affected residents\, learn about our petition asking PA’s Environmental Quality Board for statewide minimum setback distances\, and find out how you can join the movement!\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\nGillian Graber\, Executive Director of Protect PT (Penn-Trafford)\nLisa Hallowell\, Senior Attorney at Environmental Integrity Project\nTalor Musil\, Field Manager at Environmental Health Project\nLisa Graves-Marcucci\, PA Coordinator of Community Outreach at Environmental Integrity Project\nMichelle Stonemark\, Resident of Cecil Township\, PA\nJodi Borello\, Community Organizer at Center for Coalfield Justice and Resident of Washington County\, PA\nModerated by: Alice Lu\, Clean Air Council\nHosted by: Ryan Clover\, Halt the Harm Network\n\nView the event in Circle \n\nReady to take action? You can start now by sending a letter to Governor Shapiro at www.protectivebufferspa.org/action \nMore Details: \n\n\n  Add 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  I can’t join live — will there be a replay? Yes! We’ll be uploading a replay of the workshop to the Recordings Space so that you can watch or re-watch in your own time.\n❓ I 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. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/safeguard-our-backyards-join-the-campaign-for-health-based-protective-buffers-from-fracking/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Augustine-to-Windsor-Woods.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T131413 CREATED:20250910T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T161201Z UID:10000060-1757512800-1757516400@halttheharm.net SUMMARY:Fashion Meets Fossil Fuels: The Hidden Connection DESCRIPTION:The Environmental and Social Costs of Fast Fashion \n​This webinar will reveal the hidden connections between the fashion industry and fossil fuel production. Panelists will discuss how disposable clothing culture is perpetuated by the fossil fuel industry’s drive to increase demand. Learn about the prevalence of plastic-based textiles\, and the regulatory challenges facing this rapidly evolving industry. \n​What you’ll learn\n\n\n​The fossil fuel footprint of fast fashion – Discover the surprising ways petroleum products end up in our wardrobes and their environmental impact. \n\n\n​Current research on textile toxicity – Learn about the latest findings on chemical contamination in clothing\, especially children’s apparel. \n\n\n​Action strategies for change – Explore policy approaches\, consumer choices\, and industry alternatives that can disrupt harmful practices. URL:https://halttheharm.net/event/fashion-meets-fossil-fuels-the-hidden-connection/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://halttheharm.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Cover-Fast-Fashion-Webinar.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR