Georgia is one of the fastest-growing hubs for data centers in the nation. Advocates say this uptick in Big Tech construction is the latest example of Black communities having to endure policies that prioritize polluters over people’s health.
EPA Moves to Gut Key Pollution Law. Moms Say No.
Moms spoke out at EPA about a recent proposal to redefine what it means to “begin actual construction” in order to let polluters break ground on major new industrial facilities without air pollution permits or community input.
Testimony: Julie Kimmel, EPA New Source Review Regulatory Actions, May 28, 2026
By: Julie Kimmel, Senior Manager, Editorial & Member Cultivation Date: May 28, 2026 About: Revision to “Begin Actual Construction” in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program, Docket # EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0618 To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Hi, my name is Julie Kimmel. I live with my family …
Testimony: Jayne Black, EPA New Source Review Regulatory Actions, May 28, 2026
By: Jayne Black, Wisconsin Field Organizer Date: May 28, 2026 About: Revision to “Begin Actual Construction” in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program, Docket # EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0618 To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Jayne Black, and I …
Mom Testifies Against EPA’s Rule That Would Allow Data Center Construction BEFORE Community Input
No, we don’t want polluters to be able to start construction on projects before communities have a voice. That’s what EPA is trying to do redefining “begin actual construction” under the New Source Review. Moms made sure our voices were heard at …
Testimony: Isabel González Whitaker, EPA New Source Review Regulatory Actions, May 28, 2026
By: Isabel González Whitaker, Associate Vice President for Public Engagement Date: May 28, 2026 About: Revision to “Begin Actual Construction” in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program, Docket # EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0618 To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency My name is Isabel González Whitaker. I live with …
Testimony: Vanessa Lynch, EPA New Source Review Regulatory Actions, May 28, 2026
By: Vanessa Lynch, Pennsylvania Campaign Coordinator Date: May 28, 2026 About: Revision to “Begin Actual Construction” in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program, Docket # EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0618 To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency My name is Vanessa Lynch, and I am the Pennsylvania Campaign Coordinator for Moms …
Testimony: Ashley Hillard, EPA New Source Review Regulatory Actions, May 28, 2026
By: Ashley Hillard, North Carolina Field Organizer Date: May 28, 2026 About: Revision to “Begin Actual Construction” in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program, Docket # EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0618 To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Good morning, My name is Ashley Hillard, and I am the North Carolina …
Gov. Shapiro Releases Full Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development Standards (GRID) For A.I. Data Centers; New Local Government Data Center Planning Toolkit
Families Deserve a Voice Before Polluters Break Ground on Dirty AI Data Centers
Join Moms in opposing a proposed EPA rule that would stop people from speaking out against development that could lock our families and neighborhoods into decades of added health risks.
AI Data Center Boom Sweeping America Eyes Familiar Target: Tribal Lands
With a land rush for massive data centers underway, Tribal lands are emerging as the next frontier.