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A journalist's call for transparency in the Ashville data-center project raises urgent questions about air pollution permits and environmental accountability.

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Journalist urges council to insist on transparency and independent monitoring of proposed data center
Nonresident journalist Greg Dolan asked council to require private-sector transparency and independent environmental monitoring for the proposed data-center project, raising concerns about permit segmentation and air-pollutant accounting.
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November 7, 2026 at 6:46 AM
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Environmental advocates are pushing for transparency and timelines as Newark's council takes steps toward a fossil-free future.

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Activists press council for clarity on fossil‑free ordinance and data‑center moratorium
Environmental groups and residents urged explicit timelines and transparency after council advanced a zoning amendment to prohibit new fossil‑fuel facilities; advocates also asked for clear status on a data‑center moratorium and the incinerator host‑municipality agreement.
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November 9, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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Residents are demanding more transparency and stronger protections as concerns mount over a proposed data center that could disrupt local wildlife and raise serious environmental risks.

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Residents press supervisors for more study and transparency on proposed data center
Multiple residents urged Prince Edward County supervisors to slow or tighten oversight of the proposed data center, citing property easements, noise, air pollution from diesel backup generators, emergency-response limits and uncertain financial benefits; the IDA has extended the developer's option while the county prepares zoning changes and public hearings.
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November 8, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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Community members are demanding transparency as alarming FAA comments reveal the potential removal of 3,700 trees could skyrocket costs from $80,000 to $1 million!

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Public urges transparency as FAA comments surface on airport development and tree removal
Speakers during audience remarks urged the commission to prioritize transparency after FAA comments on a development proposal surfaced; Marsha Blue said FAA guidance requires a NEPA review for the removal of roughly 3,700 trees and warned the cost and timing implications for residents.
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November 8, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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Bastrop City Council is taking a stand against potential air quality threats from a proposed natural gas power plant, pushing for a public hearing to address residents' serious concerns about emissions.

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Bastrop council asks TCEQ for public hearing on proposed gas-fired plant and data‑center permits
After a wave of public comments, the council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-155 asking the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to hold a public meeting on an air-permit application tied in comments to a large natural‑gas power plant and co‑located data‑center activity in Cedar Creek. Speakers cited emission estimates and public-health concerns.
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November 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Residents are demanding critical safety checks and transparency before the steam plant's demolition begins—will their voices be heard?

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Residents press for environmental testing and structural inspections before steam plant demolition
Residents asked whether the planned steam plant demolition includes testing for heavy metals and hands‑on structural inspections of chimneys. REOC said it facilitates a monthly advisory group with HPD and DOB and will keep pressing those agencies for answers.
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November 4, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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Brewster County residents voiced strong opposition to proposed tax abatements for data centers, warning that such projects could jeopardize vital water resources and the local tourism economy.

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Residents urge Brewster County to exclude data centers from tax-abatement guidelines
At a packed Oct. 27 public hearing, dozens of Brewster County residents urged officials to restrict tax abatements, arguing data centers and other large industrial projects threaten water supplies, night skies and tourism; several speakers asked the court to wait for pending state legislation and to require independent environmental reviews.
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November 2, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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The Kenai Peninsula Borough just passed a groundbreaking ordinance mandating transparency in weather modification and geoengineering activities, complete with penalties for non-compliance!

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Assembly approves borough permitting rules for weather‑modification activities
Ordinance 2026-35 establishes disclosure, reporting and closeout requirements for weather modification and geoengineering activities on borough lands and includes penalties for failure to provide required post-activity documentation.
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October 31, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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Residents of Old North Dayton are demanding answers as delays in the contamination plume's remedial design leave their community in limbo.

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Neighbors ask city to press EPA and responsible parties after remedial design delay for plume project
Neighborhood representatives said a 30% remedial design for a contamination plume has been delayed and urged the commission to increase advocacy with federal and corporate parties; staff said they will prepare a briefing and coordinate with federal lobbyists.
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October 29, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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A Boerne landowner is raising alarms over a proposed sewer plant just 150 feet from his family's water well, revealing hidden plans for a massive 700-acre development that could change the area forever.

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Boerne landowner warns commissioners that Pulte sewer application is close to family well
At public comment a Boerne landowner said a Pulte sewer‑plant permit filed with TCEQ would place operations about 150 feet from his family well and disclosed a buried notice of a ~700‑acre development; he asked the court for transparency and careful review.
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October 28, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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A local advocacy group is challenging a $6 billion tax abatement for the Blue Energy Center, demanding transparency and environmental safety measures after concerns about flooding and community engagement.

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Community group presses court for transparency, environmental review of Blue Energy tax-abatement request
Concerned citizens told the Commissioners Court they oppose the Blue Energy Center Port tax abatement, saying the company sought $6 billion in abatements, has been nontransparent and that the site is flood-prone; they urged engineer-stamped water-use forecasts and a full environmental review.
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October 26, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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State Rep. Lisa Parsley is calling for crucial guardrails on AI and data centers, warning that their rapid expansion could jeopardize our energy and water resources.

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State lawmaker urges AI guardrails, transparency and fees for large data centers
State Representative Lisa Parsley told the Senior Lobby conference that, absent federal action, Washington is drafting guardrails addressing data privacy, worker monitoring, vendor liability and data-center water/energy use; she supports a temporary moratorium and bills to increase transparency and tariffs on large facilities.
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October 25, 2026 at 2:05 AM
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Residents are demanding transparency from county officials regarding a massive data center project that could impact over 3,000 acres of land, wetlands, and streams—plus, controlled blasting is set to begin soon!

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Residents urge comment on White Oak data center permit, warn of wetlands and blasting impacts
At public comment, residents urged commissioners to submit comments to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by Nov. 12 on a federal permit application (SAS-2019-OO750) for the proposed White Oak data center, citing potential impacts across thousands of acres, streams, wetlands and scheduled controlled blasting starting Oct. 22.
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October 24, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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Redmond City Council has declared the former Pacer Propane site surplus, but residents are demanding transparency about potential environmental risks before any sale goes through.

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Residents press council for environmental review before city sells former Pacer Propane site
Public commenters asked Redmond council to remove the Pacer Propane parcel from the consent calendar and publish environmental due diligence after staff said the city planned to sell the site; council approved surplusing the property but agreed to follow up on public records for assessments.
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October 23, 2026 at 1:44 AM
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Residents of Franklin County are demanding transparency and accountability from their commissioners as concerns over pollution and invasive surveillance technology reach a boiling point.

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Residents tell commissioners they feel ignored, raise pollution and surveillance concerns
Multiple residents urged Franklin County commissioners to address environmental concerns tied to a local plant, called for greater transparency on buyouts and lawsuits, and one speaker asked the commission to terminate a contract with 'Flock' license‑plate recognition over privacy objections.
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October 22, 2026 at 5:36 AM
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Spokane County has hit the brakes on data-center permit applications amidst rising public concerns over pollution and transparency, but is it enough to silence the opposition?

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Spokane County adopts pause on data-center permit applications through June 1, 2027
After hours of public comment, the Spokane County commissioners voted unanimously Oct. 20 to adopt an interim pause on accepting new land-use and permit applications for data centers through June 1, 2027, and approved a staff work plan and findings of fact. Residents urged a full moratorium, citing water, pollution and transparency concerns.
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October 21, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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A new zoning amendment could revolutionize transparency in Frederick by requiring developers to disclose potential soil contamination before building on former industrial sites.

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Proposal would require developers to submit Phase I ESAs; staff warns city lacks enforcement expertise
A zoning text amendment proposed to require Phase I (and Phase II where indicated) environmental site assessments and remediation documentation drew support from public commenters who cited past contamination at Brickworks; staff cautioned the commission that the city lacks the regulatory framework and technical capacity to interpret or enforce environmental remediation requirements.
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October 20, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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Council members demand transparency from HF Sinclair on past pipeline incidents, raising critical questions about safety and environmental impact in local communities.

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Council presses HF Sinclair for incident history and technical details after pipeline briefing
Council members pressed HF Sinclair to provide transparent, itemized records of pipeline incidents, volumes released, remediation and enforcement actions; company representatives described a Denver product‑quality incident and pointed to industry improvements in leak detection and valve spacing.
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October 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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Residents are demanding transparency and scrutiny of the massive Abmore data-center project as concerns grow over its environmental impact and resource strain.

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Residents ask for clear rules on Abmore data-center project amid water, sewer and buffer concerns
A Villa Rica resident urged the council to publish draft regulations and studies guiding the Abmore data-center project, citing water and sewer capacity, environmental and buffer concerns and asking for transparency.
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October 14, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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A Natchez resident is demanding transparency from the Adams County Board about a proposed data center, raising serious concerns over environmental impacts and local accountability.

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Resident urges transparency and raises environmental concerns about proposed data center
A Natchez resident asked the Adams County Board for clearer public information about a proposed data center, citing air, water and job‑quality concerns and asking for disclosure of any tax abatement terms; board members said no final agreements have been signed and encouraged written questions to staff.
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October 12, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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Pittsburgh residents are rallying against the proposed Avaya AI data center, raising alarms about air quality, health risks, and a lack of transparency from the City Council.

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Residents urge council to impose moratorium on Avaya data center, citing health and transparency concerns
Dozens of residents used the public comment period to demand a moratorium on all phases of the proposed Avaya data center, alleging health risks, missing public records, and a lack of transparency; council said it is in a 'pause' and referred the issue to an advisory committee.
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October 10, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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Residents demand action as concerns over data-center expansion grow, citing health risks and lack of transparency in their community.

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Residents express broad opposition to rapid data‑center expansion; request stronger transparency and protections
During public comment residents asked council to extend the moratorium, require independent environmental and economic studies, keep the 1,000‑foot school buffer, and ensure tax/abatement transparency and enforceable protections for water, noise and design standards.
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October 10, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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Councilors in Portland are at a crossroads: should hazardous tank replacements speed through a fast track or undergo a thorough public review to ensure community trust?

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Council debates speed of replacement process for hazardous tanks vs. public review
Councilors clashed over whether replacing aging tanks should follow a lengthy Type 3 review (advocated by community groups for transparency) or a faster Type 2 pathway to accelerate safety upgrades; sponsors defended Type 3 as necessary to build trust and ensure data disclosure.
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October 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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Piqua City Commission has set the stage for a critical referendum on the AES franchise, with residents demanding transparency and health safety before any major projects move forward.

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Commission sustains AES franchise pending referendum; sets Feb. 2 vote on related question
Commission voted against repealing ordinance O-7-26 (the AES franchise) after public comment; commissioners then added the referendum to a Feb. 2, 2027 special election, and staff confirmed that further action under O-7-26 is suspended while the referendum is pending.
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October 8, 2026 at 6:27 AM
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Jackson residents are demanding stronger oversight and transparency as the controversial data-center moratorium continues to spark heated discussions.

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Residents urge transparency, independent studies as Jackson's data‑center moratorium continues
Public commenters, including community advocates and human-rights staff, urged the Jackson City Council to extend oversight of proposed hyperscale data centers by publishing a timeline for a regulatory framework, commissioning independent environmental and health studies, and holding ward-level forums before the moratorium lapses.
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October 8, 2026 at 4:08 AM