Neighbors vs. Data Centers (with Cathy Becker and Annette Singh)

This week on the pod, we talked to two women in Ohio who have been fighting back against an Amazon data center in their neighborhood. Cathy has been doing environmental advocacy for many years, and young mom Annette has only recently gotten involved, but they both agreed that it was only through the help of one another -- and their entire community -- that they've been able to make a difference.

But let's back up, shall we? We've heard terms like "AI" and "data centers" thrown around a lot lately, but so many of us don't know exactly what a data center even is, let alone why it would be harmful to our neighborhood! Cathy and Annette did a great job of explaining what they are, how swiftly they can be built (often without neighbors even being informed), and why we should be concerned.

And as always, we heard that our relationships with one another aren't just the key to effective action. They're also the key to not losing our sh!t.

If you're worried about a data center being built in your area, or you just want to know more, don't miss this episode!

And don't forget to contact your Senators to stop the SAVE Act! We can help you here.

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