Destructive data centers could soon pop up near you if folks like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have their way. AI data centers bring noise, light, air, and water pollution, and create astronomical energy costs. It’s no surprise 63% of Americans oppose them being built in their communities. But tech billionaires and warhawks like Hegseth aren’t worried about all that. They see an opportunity to supercharge AI-powered warfare, and they’re demanding billions of dollars and hundreds of acres to build data centers across the country. Public lands should not be turned into sacrifice zones for an AI arms race — and we need to act now. Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act would BAN data centers and associated infrastructure on land owned or managed by the U.S. government, including on military bases. It’s a necessary safeguard, and we need to push every lawmaker to go on the record: Will you protect communities from bearing the energy, water, pollution, and infrastructure costs that data centers bring? Or will you join with Hegseth and Big Tech to accelerate AI-powered warfare?

The federal Environmental Protection Agency is trying, once again, to silence the public. Did you know that you are "unnecessary and burdensome red tape" in the eyes of the EPA? The agency is accepting comments until August 21st on its proposal to make a change to the way permit applications for air quality permits are reviewed. At present, the review includes an opportunity for the public to comment. The change would eliminate that process for facilities considered to be "minor sources" of pollution and leave it to the states to decide if the public should have an opportunity to comment. "Minor sources" include diesel backup generators and natural gas turbines, like those used at data centers. For example, this Spring, the PA DEP received a plan approval application from Amazon Data Services for its Falls Township data center for 280 natural gas generators and 3 diesel tanks. DEP says the facility will remain a "synthetic minor," a facility that would exceed maximum "minor source" levels without the operator taking steps to keep the facility in compliance. A "minor source" is by no means a trifling matter. Please add your name to this petition we will submit to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. Thank you! And please consider taking an extra minute or two to submit a comment. The EPA Is accepting comments on its proposed rule change until August 21st. We've created this EZ form you can use to submit a comment. We'll format your comment as a PDF and submit it to the docket on Regulations.gov. We do this because agencies count petitions as one comment, even if a million people sign it. The number of signers will not go unnoticed, but will not "count." Even the letters some organizations ask you to sign and send are treated the same way. Our form ensures that each submission will be unique and, therefore, counted. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5VrVoZh8yQz9JyZHCsg2S6UPNRW8_1lnzaSy6iD8Z4rPOTQ/viewform If you prefer to submit your own comment, you can go directly to Regulations.gov at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/07/2026-13667/minor-new-source-review-program-air-permitting-public-participation-requirements-for-state#open-comment EPA's press release - https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-proposes-streamline-state-and-local-permitting-process-minor-sources

Permanent corrective action to armor the cliff with a rip-rap system has been in place since April 5, 2013 – Project # GXUN 13-0016 – and even has been funded several times, with that money then put to other uses. Local, state, and federal agencies are all aware of the problem and detailed studies have been completed with multiple state and local agencies participating. But year after year this project, important to thousands of military and federal personnel, drops out of the funding formula despite this long-standing plan and remedy.  Meanwhile prices rise and the damage continues, making the immediate cliff a danger, though not one person has been injured in all this time. The site is currently under the ownership of Hanscom Air Force Base’s 66th Air Base Group, with many of its neighbors to the south on Humarock Beach having adequately armored their properties on their own dollar. The people who have signed this petition (with family and friends who know of and have enjoyed Fourth Cliff) urge these lawmakers to take action and see that Project GXUN 13-0016 gets funded this year, saving Fourth Cliff for posterity as an R&R gem. It is also sanctuary to three endangered species of birds.  As a 100% disabled veteran with a Purple Heart and two Bronze Star metals from combat in Vietnam, Fourth Cliff has been a great blessing to my wife and I for 45 years, from tenting to renting guest houses, to holding our daughter’s wedding in the Pavilion, to beachcombing, swimming, and fishing. My three grown children and grandchildren enjoy and love Fourth Cliff. This is our favorite location in all of New England, no, in the United States, a real gem. Contemplating a future without it is almost too hard to imagine.  The announcement of its closure late this year for safety reasons (though no one has been injured there in its history), drove me to post this petition and urge our lawmakers to “Save Fourth Cliff!” It is not too late. Find a way to fund this 2013 project now, and provide the resources needed to upgrade an important historical site and campground for thousands of military members and residents who are an important boon to the local economy.

AI technology is advancing faster than community leaders and elected officials can keep up, and in Ohio, many of these data centers are going up without full transparency around who is behind them. Meanwhile, billionaires are getting richer from data centers that put a drain on local communities and force everyday people to foot the bill.  A 2022 study from UCLA and Columbia University found that historically redlined communities face the brunt of the pollution and toxicity from data centers.  Our communities will only suffer more with the construction of more centers and we deserve better.  Sign the petition calling for a data center moratorium!

West Orange, a beautiful and thriving community in New Jersey, is facing a critical decision: whether to approve zoning variances that could fundamentally alter its character and quality of life. As residents, we cherish our town's unique blend of suburban charm and natural beauty, along with its vibrant community spirit. However, the proposed zoning variances threaten these treasured aspects of West Orange. Zoning variances may lead to overdevelopment, increased traffic congestion, threats of severe explosion and fire hazards, environmental problems and strain on our already burdened infrastructure. Historically, similar developments in other communities have resulted in negative environmental and health impacts, such as loss of green spaces, increased pollution levels and other problems. According to a study by the Urban Land Institute, unchecked growth can lead to a decrease in property values and quality of life. We must prevent this from happening in our town. Moreover, these zoning changes could pave the way for corporate and industrial interests to take precedence over the needs of local residents. Small businesses, which are the backbone of our local economy, may suffer as high-rise developments and big-box stores replace beloved local shops and eateries. Communities like ours thrive on character and local engagement, not on imposing developments that ignore the essence of our town. Instead, we should prioritize smart growth strategies that respect the environment, maintain our town’s charm, and meet the real needs of all residents. This includes supporting developments that enhance our community without compromising our values. We urge our local authorities to consider sustainable alternatives that foster economic growth while preserving West Orange's unique character. And we call upon the members of the zoning board to reject these proposed variances and engage with community stakeholders in meaningful dialogue to address growth concerns in ways that benefit and respect everyone in West Orange. This is an opportunity to show that responsible and thoughtful planning can lead to long-lasting prosperity for all. SIGN THIS PETITION TO PROTECT WEST ORANGE FROM UNNECESSARY ZONING VARIANCES AND ENSURE A SAFE, PROSPEROUS FUTURE FOR OUR COMMUNITY. LET'S WORK TOGETHER TO MAINTAIN THE VALUES AND CHARM THAT MAKES WEST ORANGE A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE! 

         Protect our children’s water supplies. • Enforces the Law: It directly cites Article XI of the Virginia Constitution, holding elected leadership legally accountable to their sworn duty as the primary protectors of public natural resources. • Prevents Resource Depletion: Data centers require millions of gallons of water daily for cooling; this petition demands a pause before local water tables and agricultural resources face irreversible exhaustion. • Protects Family Finances: By blocking unbridled energy grid expansion, it protects everyday Virginia ratepayers from absorbing the massive infrastructure costs required to power private data infrastructure. • Secures Intergenerational Equity: It reframes environmental policy around long-term sustainability, ensuring that today's economic decisions do not compromise the drinking water of future generations.

FoodNet has tracked foodborne illnesses since 1995, giving health officials the data they need to spot outbreaks early, understand their scope, and respond before they spiral. Cyclospora surveillance was part of that system for nearly three decades—until the Trump administration quietly made it optional last year. The consequences are playing out right now. We’re currently facing one of the largest cyclosporiasis outbreaks in years, in dozens of states, with far less visibility into how it’s spreading than we had a year ago. And it’s no surprise after Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE slashed the funding and workforce behind our public health systems. Cutting surveillance doesn’t save money in any meaningful way. It just means outbreaks grow bigger and more dangerous before anyone notices. Americans deserve a public health system that catches foodborne illness early; we need more tracking, not less. Sign the petition now calling on the CDC and the Trump administration to restore full, mandatory tracking of cyclospora and other foodborne illnesses!

Please help us right the injustices of the past, and give the Southern Paiute Peoples their most sacred sites back!

Why Should You Sign This Petition? This petition is about ensuring that the voices of Jeffersonville residents are heard. Whether you support or oppose the proposed Meta data center, every major project that will shape our community for decades should receive meaningful public input and careful consideration. Many residents believe the approval process moved forward despite significant community concerns. By signing this petition, you are asking the Jeffersonville City Council to reconsider its decision and demonstrate that the opinions of the people they represent matter. Your signature is a call for transparency, accountability, and responsible leadership. The future of our city affects all of us. Decisions involving land use, infrastructure, public resources, and the character of our community should reflect the will of the people—not just the outcome of a single vote. Every signature sends a clear message that residents expect their elected officials to listen, reconsider, and put the interests of the community first. If enough people stand together, our voices cannot be ignored.

This didn’t happen in a vacuum. Yosemite, along with Arches National Park and Glacier National Park, ended reservations this year after Trump signed an executive order pushing parks to roll back access restrictions.  But these restrictions don’t exist to eliminate access. They make the park safer and guarantee that people who travel to the park will get to enter. Park employees and the organizations that support them say the surge in unmanaged crowds is demoralizing staff and damaging the park’s resources and reputation. Eliminating the reservation system had immediate impacts—March 2026 visitation jumped 45% from the same month last year. This summer, traffic is bumper-to-bumper, trails are backed up, and parking lots fill before sunrise. Some travelers are giving up entirely, turning around after finding every major attraction already at capacity. To make matters worse, the Trump administration’s staffing cuts across the park service have eliminated the employees who would normally handle science and safety work—leaving remaining park employees stretched thin managing traffic and gridlock instead. Sign the petition now calling on the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior to restore Yosemite’s reservation system now.

To be responsible citizens in a community means we have to protect our homes, land, pets, children and state of New Mexico. Too many safety concerns that are dangerous for all of the neighbors to feel safe in the homes they work so hard for and families that are too precious to put in harms way when it can easily be prevented.  

These projects raise serious concerns about the data centers potential impact on the residents, wildlife, and the environment. Continuous noise generated by cooling systems, generators, and facility operations. Potential low frequency humming and increased decibel levels that WILL affect any nearby homes and quality of life. Stress and welfare concerns for household pets. Potential impact on local wildlife and habitats. Increased demand on ENERGY and WATER. Changes to rural and residential areas. Increased traffic, construction disturbances, and long term industrialization on the area.  We believe development should be balanced with responsible planning that protect the people, animals, natural resources, and character of our county. Therefore, we respectfully request that local officials conduct a thorough and TRANSPARENT review of all impacts. Prioritize the health, wellbeing, and voices of county residents in the decision making process.  We are also worried that infrastructure costs whether through increased utility rates, taxes, or public spending will fall on the residents, raising household bills over time. We want TRANSPARENCY regarding who truly pays for it.  Our county, our residents, and our wildlife deserve thoughtful protection. Please sign the petition to help our county from inappropriate data centers development. Thank you!!