Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYJohn Kostyack @kostyack.bsky.social · 20hWorkers, especially outdoor workers, are harmed by Big Tech's fossil fuel infrastructure buildout: "Beyond the meager ratio of job creation to investment, we should not allow corporations to balloon our energy consumption while wildfires, superstorms and extreme heat ravage our country." 1152
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYJohn Kostyack @kostyack.bsky.social · 21h@pkrugman.bsky.social on the political transformation underway due to AI and data centers. "Even the usual argument for pro-oligarch policies — job creation! — falls flat because hardly any jobs are being created even in the short run." Cites BLS stats on the job category including data centers. 43410
Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 29/09/2026The Buffalo Common Council added an amendment to the two-year data center moratorium to establish a taskforce to develop regulations, and sent the amended version of the resolution to Corporation Counsel - while this lengthens the timeline for the passage, it is still moving forward. More to come! 000
Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 28/09/2026Please take a moment to sign this petition to support the McKiernan's, a family in Niagara Falls a block north of the Love Canal fenceline, whose property is contaminated from industrial dumping. actionnetwork.org/petitions/ep...actionnetwork.orgEPA to relocate the McKiernan family nowDan and Jocelyn McKiernan have three young children and live on 99th Street in Niagara Falls, about 300 feet from Love Canal. A month ago, they thought they were putting in a pool for their kids. Inst... 000
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYBy Cory Doctorow (GPG 0xBF3D9110957E5F4C) @doctorow.pluralistic.net · 24/07/2026This proposition gets even sweeter if the CEO of the AI company is in bed with financial regulators and stock exchanges, and can force your financial advisor to buy his worthless AI stock with "little people's" retirement savings: fortune.com/2026/06/13/s... 25/fortune.comYou can ignore AI giants like SpaceX, but your 401(k) won't | FortuneNasdaq changed its rules to allow some huge companies to join its Nasdaq 100 index after just 15 trading days. 229843
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · 28/09/2026get ye a battery power stationeia.govHurricanes in 2024 led to the most hours without power in the United States in 10 years - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)Menu 626035
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYCool Zone Media @coolzonemedia.bsky.social · 25/09/2026In this week's monologue, @edzitron.com talks about how $200bn to $300bn of AI GPUs are sitting in warehouses, how hyperscalers like Microsoft are overstating their AI capacity, and why the AI data center overbuild is magntiudes worse than the Dot Com era fiber buildout. linktr.ee/betteroffline 0145
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The US Senate finds that the fossil fuel industry received $190 billion in tax breaks and subsidies from the Trump regime in exchange for campaign donations. The deregulation and subsidies have increased both energy costs for Americans and the damage from climate change and air and water pollution.theguardian.comFossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation callSenators’ report says taxpayers face higher bills after ‘bargain’ between president and major polluters 10207114
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYFaine Greenwood @faineg.com · 23/09/2026Big names in AI and Silicon Valley tech announced yesterday that they're launching a boarding academy for 16 to 22 year olds. (Would you trust the people in this scene with keeping an eye on minors?) theacademysf.com 1951224346
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYThe Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 21/09/2026Under the resolution the moratorium would apply to data centers that support 20 megawatts or more of electricity use and would include facilities that support cryptocurrency mining and block chainbuffalonews.comAs demand grows for data centers, Buffalo considers banning them for two yearsUnder the resolution the moratorium would apply to data centers that support 20 megawatts or more of electricity use and would include facilities that support cryptocurrency mining and block chain 011
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYThe Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 23/09/2026NFSS cleanup in northern Niagara County, New York, has reached a new milestone. But more remains to be done, including remediation of the Interim Waste Containment Structure.buffalonews.comCleanup advances at Niagara County site tied to Manhattan ProjectNFSS cleanup in northern Niagara County, New York, has reached a new milestone. But more remains to be done, including remediation of the Interim Waste Containment Structure. 032
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYBTPM News @btpmnews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Following the initial tariffs on steel and automobiles in March 2025, researchers at the University of Toronto launched MappingTariffs, a website that displays the impact of tariffs across Canada.btpm.orgUniversity of Toronto researchers create map that tracks tariff impacts across Canadian citiesFollowing the initial tariffs on steel and automobiles in March 2025, researchers at the University of Toronto launched a website that maps and measures the impact of tariffs across Canada. 022
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYChris Nelder @chrisnelder.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Thread! 1/ In a Guardian article yesterday, the CEO of Climate Group, organizer of NYC Climate Week, bemoans the “climate hushing” at the event and says “this is the time to be loud…The world is standing on the edge of the abyss, and people are seeking change.” www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.com‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warnNew report shows key indicators of Earth’s health are ‘outside the safe operating space’ as climate disaster looms 13415
Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 22/09/2026Please join us this afternoon Tuesday 9/22 at 2pm at Buffalo City Hall! 101
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYIan Carrillo @iansociologo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026"While the president has long enjoyed strong support in Oklahoma, some Inola residents said that has changed, especially since 60% of the proposed smelter would be owned by United Arab Emirates-backed companies." www.oklahoman.com/story/news/p...oklahoman.comTrump-backed smelter exposes land use revolt shaping Oklahoma politicsOklahoma's next governor will likely have to contend with growing pushback over large developments, from data centers to plants, across the state. 075
Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 21/09/2026Save the date! Join us on Saturday October 17 from 3-5pm at Niagara Square in Buffalo, as well as in Lockport and Williamsville earlier in the day, for the next Buffalo United Coalition-led No Kings rally! #nokings 010
Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 21/09/2026We are able to confirm today that any City of Buffalo residents who would like to speak at this meeting on the moratorium are invited to do so, but are asked to keep their remarks to 3 minutes - please come join us! 010
Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 21/09/2026We have a busy week ahead of us! First up, please join us tomorrow at Buffalo City Hall (65 Niagara Square) at 2pm for the Common Council's Community Development Committee meeting to show support for the proposed 2-year moratorium on data centers 20MW and larger in the City of Buffalo. 100
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYNPR @npr.org · 21/09/2026With striking speed, the widespread debate around data centers has become a fault line in American communities, cutting across political parties and forging unexpected alliances. n.pr/4hC0sCun.prThe data center backlash is reshaping American politics — one community at a timeWith striking speed, the widespread debate around data centers has become a fault line in American communities, cutting across political parties and forging unexpected alliances. 1021156
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYBill Amend @billamend.bsky.social · 20/09/2026This week's comic: Anti-Smart Glasses foxtrot.com/2026/09/20/a... 11775153
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYSmooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · 20/09/2026when ai leaves u behind 74255349560
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYGreg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Trump is a world-historical villain who's putting us all in extreme danger, so put him at the center of this story. Dems can highlight how Trump is actively using DOJ and EPA to help AI data centers steamroll communities, and vow that a Dem majority will stop it. 2/ newrepublic.com/article/2154... 221349435
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYfluids_guru @fluidsguru.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I don’t understand the hand-wringing reaction to claims that nueral networks have a 10% chance of destroying civilisation. Fossil fuel companies have a 100% chance of initiating a mass extinction event. Maybe we could address that? 8408148
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYNathalie Maréchal, PhD @nathaliemarechal.net · 19/09/2026Kicking off #fightingtechnofascism with this trailer for @naomiaklein.bsky.social & @astra.bsky.social’s new book, #endtimesfascism @mediajustice.bsky.social @conmijente.bsky.social m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe7K...m.youtube.com“End Times Fascism”: Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor on Billionaires, Bunkers, AI, Gaza & the Far RightYouTube video by Democracy Now! 064
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYAdam Becker @adambecker.bsky.social · 19/09/2026@aoc.bsky.social just put out a great statement on AI. Refreshing to see a major politician on the left nail this. "Silicon Valley billionaires want us to believe that Al robots will destroy humanity. But the biggest threat to humanity are the tech oligarchs themselves." 🎯 221561596
Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 19/09/2026We are at the Borderlands Festival in East Aurora and also in Chicago today for @mediajustice.bsky.social 's Fighting Technofascism summit! 140
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYStand.earth @stand.earth · 18/09/2026@microsoft.com has 38 gigawatts of data center capacity planned by 2032. Just how big is 38 GW? If Microsoft was a country, this means they would have the 35th largest electrical capacity in the *world*. If that electricity isn't being generated by renewables, our planet is cooked – literally.reuters.comMicrosoft plans 38 gigawatts of data center capacity by 2032, Bloomberg News reportsMicrosoft plans to build out its data-center capacity to about 38 gigawatts by 2032, more than triple its current footprint, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matt... 31914
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYNew York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The power and promise of artificial intelligence are no excuse for using this technology to break the law or put New Yorkers at risk. I'm urging workers with information about emerging AI development that may be violating the law to contact my office.ag.ny.govWhistleblower PortalOffice of the New York State Attorney General Whistleblower Portal , Office of the New York State Attorney General Whistleblower Portal , A whistleblower is an 37831
Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 17/09/2026www.wivb.com/news/investi...wivb.comHistorical Love Canal records disappear from state repositoryMissing Love Canal reports on NYSDEC website raise questions 021
Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 17/09/2026Governor Hochul released the Community Investment Framework on Tuesday for data center projects. While something is better than nothing, we are dismayed that the comment period was truncated and that community groups were not involved in the development of this framework. esd.ny.gov/communityinv...esd.ny.govCommunity Investment Framework 110
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYDr. Sandra Steingraber 🏳️🌈 @ssteingraber1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026If you didn’t know that data centers depend on diesel generators—which are loud, toxic, prone to catastrophic accidents, allowed to run even when the grid is functioning, and were invented in 1897—well, now you do. gothamist.com/news/data-ce...gothamist.comData center spills 5K gallons of diesel into New Jersey MeadowlandsThe spill affected a tributary of the Hackensack River. Authorities say cleanup is underway. 34621
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYThe Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 16/09/2026The McKiernan family’s home is located just 100 yards north of Love Canal, and they are requesting that the New York DEC relocate them immediately.buffalonews.comNew discovery deepens fears for family living near Love CanalThe McKiernan family’s home is located just 100 yards north of Love Canal, and they are requesting that the New York DEC relocate them immediately. 002
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 16/09/2026HEY EVERYONE - NEW REPORT!!! NVIDIA is the largest company by market cap on the planet. But it hides key climate data, while claiming AI is going to be a 'net benefit' for climate. We (8 groups) put together the first ever broad critique of NVIDIA's climate record: ketanjoshi.co/2026/09/16/n... 13867419
Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 15/09/2026Moratorium resolution has been sent to the Buffalo Common Council Community Development Committee, which meets next Tuesday at 2pm! We'll share when it's next on the main BCC meeting agenda. 010
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYJS Tan @js-tan.bsky.social · 15/09/2026We're in @wired.com this morning with an excerpt from our book AGAINST TECH OLIGARCHY. Check it out- this excerpts goes into how tech worker activism and class struggle within the sector was one of the key factors in pushing tech elites to Trump and the MAGA right. 1124
Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 15/09/2026Join us today 9/15 at 2pm at Buffalo City Hall (65 Niagara Square) to show support for the proposed data center moratorium resolution! The Buffalo Common Council must first get through a full agenda, so the resolution will likely be later in the day (4pm or later.) www.wkbw.com/news/local-n...wkbw.comBuffalo councilmember proposes 2-year pause on new data centers in the cityA Buffalo councilmember wants a 2-year pause on new data centers in the city to give officials time to update city codes to help regulate the fast-growing industry 000
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYDamian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 14/09/2026‘Tidal wave’ of #Pfas being launched to satisfy #AI industry, campaigners warn www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.com‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warnBig manufacturers planning to produce more of the forever chemicals to meet demand from datacentres 15232
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 14/09/2026Breaking News: The E.P.A. is said to be planning to announce that the U.S. will no longer limit climate pollution from power plants.nyti.msE.P.A. Will Erase Limits on Climate Pollution From Power PlantsGeneration of electricity is the second largest source of carbon dioxide and other planet-warming gases in the United States. 265729477
Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 12/09/2026Buffalo! Join us this coming Tuesday September 15 at the 2pm Common Council meeting at Buffalo City Hall - a two year moratorium on data centers 20MW and larger is up for consideration! Please share widely, and please attend in-person if you can. buffalony.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1318/f...buffalony.portal.civicclerk.comPublic Portal • CivicClerkCivicClerk events and agendas for citizens 042
Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 11/09/2026Please share widely and donate - Niagara Falls family affected by unaddressed Love Canal contamination need your help! www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-m...gofundme.comDonate to Help the McKiernan Family Get Into a Safe Home, organized by Jake BucklandDan and Jocelyn McKiernan have three young children and live on 99th Stre… Jake Buckland needs your support for Help the McKiernan Family Get Into a Safe Home 002
Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 11/09/2026www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/c...nytimes.comA.I. Data Center Pollution Poses Health Threat, Former E.P.A. Officials WarnAir pollution from gas-fired power plants to run data centers is expected to add at least $20 billion in annual health care costs by 2028, the group warns. 000
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYZack Labe @zacklabe.com · 10/09/2026🚨 Last month was easily the hottest August on record globally. In fact, it was over 0.1°C warmer than the prior record (2023/2024)! This was estimated to be about 1.65°C warmer than a pre-industrial (1850-1900) average Summary by @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social at climate.copernicus.eu/surface-air-... 27637
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYMother Jones @motherjones.com · 10/09/2026Data centers suck up a LOT of water. But you should also be worried about what's in that water when it is funneled back into rivers, streams, and public water systems. motherjones.comData centers now facing backlash over contaminated wastewaterLocals are raising alarms over rare bacteria, forever chemicals, and other environmental concerns. 21390224
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · 09/09/2026wind turbines gotta be one of the most beautiful industrial products ever made www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd40...youtube.com91m Up: The View from a Giant Wind TurbineYouTube video by Electrify This 7557
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYThe Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 04/09/2026The New York Department of Environmental Conservation fired an employee after he reportedly refused to follow a directive meant to control his communications with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.buffalonews.comNY DEC staffer fired for insubordination in rift over response to Goodyear toxic pollutionThe New York Department of Environmental Conservation fired an employee after he reportedly refused to follow a directive meant to control his communications with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 011
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYIn These Times @inthesetimes.com · 03/09/2026Big Tech is becoming harder to distinguish from the weapons industry, but its workers are not moving in lockstep. @sarahlazare.bsky.social reports on the people refusing to become “cogs in the genocidal machine” and the organizing models they are building.inthesetimes.comAI’s Rise is Being Fueled by the Sprawling U.S. Military StateCan an increasingly precarious tech workforce be a site of antiwar resistance? 03220
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYPolitico @politico.com · 27/08/2026Western New York’s radioactive legacy spurs calls for action from Hochuldlvr.itWestern New York’s radioactive legacy spurs calls for action from HochulGov. Kathy Hochul has declined to make an in-person visit to residents struggling to navigate a joint state and federal investigation into radiological material buried in their backyards. 2166
Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 02/09/2026We urge the State of NY to vehemently defend the Climate Change Superfund Act and appeal this ruling as soon as possible. NY has a responsibility to protect the residents of this state. buffalonews.com/news/state-r...buffalonews.comHochul looking at 'options of appeal' after judge throws out climate change actGov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday said the state will consider challenging the decision of a federal judge who tossed the state's Climate Change Superfund Act. 010
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYErin Fogg says Free Link @criminalerin.bsky.social · 14/08/2024I don't want racism to exist (controversial) I don't want poverty to exist (also controversial) I don't want war to exist (somehow VERY controversial) 1046088
Reposted by Clean Air Coalition of WNYLauren Feiner @laurenfeiner.bsky.social · 02/09/2026What does it look like when data centers move into town? That's what a lot of Americans are wondering these days, and this VA county gives a glimpse. My @theverge.com feature on Data Center Alley is out now, with amazing visuals by @stephenvoss.bsky.social. Gift link www.theverge.com/cs/features/...theverge.comYour future is in VirginiaIf you want to know what the data center occupation looks like, there’s one place where it already arrived — 20 years ago. 14918