Clean Air Coalition of WNY
@cacwny.org
We build power by developing grassroots leaders to organize their communities to run and win environmental justice and public health campaigns in Buffalo NY and the Tonawandas. http://linktr.ee/cleanairwny
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Clean Air Coalition of WNY
@cacwny.org
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Membership - The Clean Air Coalition of W.N.Y.
The collective establishment of a strong membership base is central for us to build the political will and power to challenge unjust institutions and
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Hello friends, both old and new!
We are a Buffalo-based non-profit which organizes with multiracial fenceline neighborhoods in WNY for environmental justice and climate justice.
We have a lot of work ahead of us - please support our work, and if in the area, join us!
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We are a Buffalo-based non-profit which organizes with multiracial fenceline neighborhoods in WNY for environmental justice and climate justice.
We have a lot of work ahead of us - please support our work, and if in the area, join us!
www.cacwny.org/become-a-mem...
Via @businessinsider.com - a fantastic summary in 20 minutes of the current energy crisis, and how the bulk of the blame lies with our older centralized privatized energy sector and the build out of unregulated industrial data centers
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You're Being Lied To About Electricity Costs | Truth Complex
YouTube video by Business Insider
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December 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Via @businessinsider.com - a fantastic summary in 20 minutes of the current energy crisis, and how the bulk of the blame lies with our older centralized privatized energy sector and the build out of unregulated industrial data centers
youtu.be/pk0Zm_xpk3c?...
youtu.be/pk0Zm_xpk3c?...
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We're now up to $4538 - let's keep it going and get to $5000 by the end of the week!
We're now up to $4417! Donate and share today to help put us over $5000 by the end of the week - your donation also renews your membership for 2026!
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December 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We're now up to $4538 - let's keep it going and get to $5000 by the end of the week!
We're now up to $4538 - let's keep it going and get to $5000 by the end of the week!
We're now up to $4417! Donate and share today to help put us over $5000 by the end of the week - your donation also renews your membership for 2026!
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December 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We're now up to $4538 - let's keep it going and get to $5000 by the end of the week!
Bridge is quoted in @ipostnews.bsky.social today - join us in the fight against unregulated industrial data centers in NYS by making a donation and becoming a member! secure.givelively.org/donate/clean...
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Large data center proposed at STAMP could raise power bills
Stream Data Centers has proposed a 2.2 million sq ft data center at STAMP that will use 500MW of power. It could spike electric bills
www.investigativepost.org
December 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Bridge is quoted in @ipostnews.bsky.social today - join us in the fight against unregulated industrial data centers in NYS by making a donation and becoming a member! secure.givelively.org/donate/clean...
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We're now up to $4417! Donate and share today to help put us over $5000 by the end of the week - your donation also renews your membership for 2026!
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December 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We're now up to $4417! Donate and share today to help put us over $5000 by the end of the week - your donation also renews your membership for 2026!
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The Trump administration said it was breaking up one of the world’s preeminent earth and atmospheric research institutions — a move some state officials and scientists called an assault on science and education.
Trump administration to dismantle key climate research center
Russell Vought, who directs the White House Office of Management and Budget, announced plans to split up the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, citing concerns about “clima...
wapo.st
December 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The Trump administration said it was breaking up one of the world’s preeminent earth and atmospheric research institutions — a move some state officials and scientists called an assault on science and education.
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Was really challenging to participate in this, but I think I was able to pen something real, important, and personal to my experience in AI. Remember that GenAI is not *all* of AI nor all of what it should be.
www.technologyreview.com/2025/12/15/1...
www.technologyreview.com/2025/12/15/1...
December 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Was really challenging to participate in this, but I think I was able to pen something real, important, and personal to my experience in AI. Remember that GenAI is not *all* of AI nor all of what it should be.
www.technologyreview.com/2025/12/15/1...
www.technologyreview.com/2025/12/15/1...
"Prices are expected to spike even further, especially as rising energy demands are driven by data centers and extreme heat, the study said."
Energy bills across the U.S. have increased 13% since Trump took office at the beginning of this year.
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Energy bills in US have increased 13% since Trump took office, new report finds
The amount of money Americans are paying toward their energy bills has increased since President Donald Trump took office earlier this year, according to a new report.
abcnews.go.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
"Prices are expected to spike even further, especially as rising energy demands are driven by data centers and extreme heat, the study said."
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This isn’t neglect. It’s a choice.
“America First” has once again become workers last—especially in Appalachia.
Read @kimkelly.bsky.social's reporting on how a long-fought, life-saving rule was dismantled—and what it means for coal miners right now.
“America First” has once again become workers last—especially in Appalachia.
Read @kimkelly.bsky.social's reporting on how a long-fought, life-saving rule was dismantled—and what it means for coal miners right now.
The Trump Administration Ramps Up Its War On Coal Miners
A planned rule to set new silica exposure limits—and address Appalachia’s ongoing black lung crisis—has been under continued assault. Now, it looks like it's off the table.
inthesetimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This isn’t neglect. It’s a choice.
“America First” has once again become workers last—especially in Appalachia.
Read @kimkelly.bsky.social's reporting on how a long-fought, life-saving rule was dismantled—and what it means for coal miners right now.
“America First” has once again become workers last—especially in Appalachia.
Read @kimkelly.bsky.social's reporting on how a long-fought, life-saving rule was dismantled—and what it means for coal miners right now.
Want to organize in Buffalo and WNY? Join us on Saturday January 24 for our Midwest Buffalo Hub Training!
RSVP today using the link below, and also support our End of Year Appeal so we can plan more events like this in 2026 - secure.givelively.org/donate/clean...
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Midwest Academy Buffalo Hub 1-Day Training Saturday January 24
Clean Air is bringing the Midwest Academy to Buffalo! Midwest is a 50 year old training academy for community organizers, and an essential training for those who want to run impactful campaigns. https...
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December 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Want to organize in Buffalo and WNY? Join us on Saturday January 24 for our Midwest Buffalo Hub Training!
RSVP today using the link below, and also support our End of Year Appeal so we can plan more events like this in 2026 - secure.givelively.org/donate/clean...
actionnetwork.org/events/midwe...
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Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.
December 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.
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"As AI fever has propelled global stocks to record highs, the data centres needed to power the technology are increasingly being financed with debt, adding to concerns about the risks."
Five debt hotspots in the AI data centre boom
As AI fever has propelled global stocks to record highs, the data centres needed to power the technology are increasingly being financed with debt, adding to concerns about the risks.
www.reuters.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:04 PM
"As AI fever has propelled global stocks to record highs, the data centres needed to power the technology are increasingly being financed with debt, adding to concerns about the risks."
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EXCLUSIVE: We found that Instacart is using AI algorithms to charge customers different prices for the same items.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
We Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock You.
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
EXCLUSIVE: We found that Instacart is using AI algorithms to charge customers different prices for the same items.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
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"What I do not want to have happen is what has happened in Virginia, where they come in and everybody’s prices go way, way, way up," Hawley said. "That is a bad deal, and I do not want to see that happen in Missouri."
This is also why Virginia voters flipped the state blue in November.
This is also why Virginia voters flipped the state blue in November.
E&E News: Data center boom creates political conundrum for the GOP
President Donald Trump is all in on the artificial intelligence build-out. Other Republicans are being more cautious.
subscriber.politicopro.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
"What I do not want to have happen is what has happened in Virginia, where they come in and everybody’s prices go way, way, way up," Hawley said. "That is a bad deal, and I do not want to see that happen in Missouri."
This is also why Virginia voters flipped the state blue in November.
This is also why Virginia voters flipped the state blue in November.
You put us over the $3000 cap yesterday - let's aim for $3250 today! Help us build community organizing and fight for environmental justice in the Rust Belt - please donate and share.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Starke County, Indiana voted 75% for Trump in 2024.
But now they're opposing Trump's AI agenda, and the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend a 12 month pause on new hyperscale data centers.
Banning AI data centers is becoming increasingly popular.
www.youtube.com/shorts/xCQah...
But now they're opposing Trump's AI agenda, and the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend a 12 month pause on new hyperscale data centers.
Banning AI data centers is becoming increasingly popular.
www.youtube.com/shorts/xCQah...
Trump is backing AI. This Trump-voting town wants to ban AI data centers anyways.
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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December 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Starke County, Indiana voted 75% for Trump in 2024.
But now they're opposing Trump's AI agenda, and the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend a 12 month pause on new hyperscale data centers.
Banning AI data centers is becoming increasingly popular.
www.youtube.com/shorts/xCQah...
But now they're opposing Trump's AI agenda, and the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend a 12 month pause on new hyperscale data centers.
Banning AI data centers is becoming increasingly popular.
www.youtube.com/shorts/xCQah...
Very funny short game which also teaches about the AI bubble! woe-industries.itch.io/you-have-bil...
December 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Very funny short game which also teaches about the AI bubble! woe-industries.itch.io/you-have-bil...
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Our new game is about the fantastical, far out idea that someone would sink billions of dollars into generative AI
December 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Our new game is about the fantastical, far out idea that someone would sink billions of dollars into generative AI
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December 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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People are going to learn the hard way why anyone who knows any history of regulation says that these things were written in blood
Between this and previous rulings, U.S. corporations have effectively put a bullet in the head of labor protections, consumer protection, public safety, environmental law, and corporate oversight
I wish journalists would go a bit lighter on the legalese and a bit heavier on the real-world impact
I wish journalists would go a bit lighter on the legalese and a bit heavier on the real-world impact
Supreme Court appears likely to approve Trump’s firing of FTC Democrat
Conservative justices seem ready to back Trump control of independent agencies.
arstechnica.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
People are going to learn the hard way why anyone who knows any history of regulation says that these things were written in blood
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December 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We're at $2272 towards our 20k End of Year Appeal goal - please donate and share today to support working class-led environmental justice organizing in Western New York!
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ICYMI: Last week the @dec.ny.gov finalized new rules that require big polluters to report their emissions to the state. But, this is only a first step. Emissions reporting without meaningful emissions reduction won’t move New York closer to the cleaner and safer future we deserve.
December 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
ICYMI: Last week the @dec.ny.gov finalized new rules that require big polluters to report their emissions to the state. But, this is only a first step. Emissions reporting without meaningful emissions reduction won’t move New York closer to the cleaner and safer future we deserve.
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Most comprehensive, this 1hr @techwontsave.us episode on data centers, broken promises and "the insidious relationship between the tech and fossil fuel industries." ⤵️
December 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Most comprehensive, this 1hr @techwontsave.us episode on data centers, broken promises and "the insidious relationship between the tech and fossil fuel industries." ⤵️