The rapid expansion of data centers to power artificial intelligence (AI) is often described as a story of modern technology, innovation, and economic development. But for many environmental justice communities, … Read more
May, 2026
Deep Breaths: How One Community Took on Industry Pollution and Won
Barb Pace sits in a room with several neighbors at the Shenango Coke Works plant on Neville Island, just north of Pittsburgh, attending yet another company-hosted luncheon. It was one … Read more
Rolling Back Clean Air Protections: What’s at Stake for Public Health, Wildlife, and the Economy
The Clean Air Act, passed in 1970 as a response to the increasingly deadly smog and air pollution that blanketed cities across the country, is one of the most significant … Read more
Growing Change: How New Jersey Students Are Leading the Way in Sustainability
Step into the courtyard of Lincoln Middle School in Kearny, and you’ll immediately notice something special. This isn’t just an outdoor space—it’s a living classroom. Beneath a covered pavilion, surrounded … Read more
Rooted in Place: Lessons from a Wildlife Refuge
Growing up in northwest Pennsylvania, I was surrounded by the rhythms of rural America. Farmers tended their fields down the road from me, my family headed out for hunting trips, … Read more
Three Unexpected Places to Find Refuge in Nature Near Denver, Colorado
Colorado is known for its sweeping landscapes, recreational opportunities, and iconic wildlife. Any visitor or resident who is online searching for, “Things to do in Colorado,” is soon inundated with … Read more
Kentucky Wins in Environmental Protections Campaign
A dangerous model bill is spreading across state legislatures nationwide, threatening waterways, wildlife, and public health by tying the hands of state regulators—making it extremely difficult to respond to water … Read more
Data Centers, Water, and the Strain on Local Resources
Data Centers and Water Use Data centers are driving huge increases in electricity demand in the U.S.—and placing parallel pressures on water. Data centers are quietly becoming major water users, … Read more
