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Should we reflect sunlight away from the Earth? With global temperatures spiking ever higher, CCAN supports careful research into geoengineering, following the lead of the world’s top scientists.
The D.C. Council can stop ballooning utility costs for residents by passing common sense ratepayer protections, stopping Project Pipes for good, and piloting networked geothermal to kickstart our transition of dangerous methane gas.
This fall, we’re spreading the word about the impacts and costs of extreme weather events on our communities by hosting a series of events in a statewide “Make Polluters Pay” tour.
CCAN Action Fund released a new statewide poll, conducted by Global Strategy Group, that shows a whopping 92% of likely voters believe state lawmakers are failing to properly manage the rapid growth of data centers in the Commonwealth. They want action!
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Just six months ago, people laughed at the thought of computers extinguishing the human race. No one’s laughing now. Top officials at Big Tech companies now say there is a 10% chance that artificial intelligence (AI) could eliminate all humans by the end of this decade! Obviously, to survive and control AI, citizens like us must fight back.That’s why Chesapeake Climate Action Network and Nature Forward are now organizing a historic conference called “People Over Data Centers.” It’s for Marylanders like you who want to DO something about the dangerous spread of AI data centers in our communities and across the nation.Join hundreds of Marylanders on Saturday, November 7 for the HUGE “People Over Data Centers” conference in Baltimore. Hear great speakers like Bill McKibben as well as local and state leaders fighting for ways to control data centers and AI. Get your ticket TODAY!SIGN UP NOW!At this summit, you’ll learn what Marylanders are already doing to pause AI data centers where they live. Indeed, 81% of Marylanders now live in a county or city with a temporary ban or moratorium. Come meet the activists who made that happen.We promise you’ll leave inspired, informed, and energized to push for statewide policies that only a massive movement like this one can achieve on data centers. We’ll give you new tools and tons of networking opportunities to make this fight part of your life.Join hundreds of Marylanders on Saturday, November 7 for the HUGE “People Over Data Centers” conference in Baltimore. Hear great speakers like Bill McKibben and local and state leaders fighting for ways to control data centers and AI. Get your ticket TODAY!Here are some of the panel discussions we have planned:Data centers and environmental justice: The impact on Maryland’s overburdened and underserved communitiesProtecting Maryland’s water, prime farmland, and open space.Data center impacts on utility bills and the grid: Demanding lower rates and a better system for the futureA push for a statewide moratorium and real standards? What should real reform look like in Annapolis in 2027AI: “Promises vs. Reality”And here are just a few of the speakers you’ll hear, ranging from frontline communities to the Maryland Statehouse – with more to come!» Bill McKibben, co-founder of Third Act, is a nationally recognized climate activist, author, and educator» Delegate Lorig Charkoudian represents Maryland’s District 20, Montgomery County, MD» Natalie Fani-Gonzalez, President of the Montgomery County Council, represents District 6» State Senator Katie Fry Hester represents Maryland’s District 9, Howard County, MD.» Councilmember Will Jawando is an “at-large” representative on the Montgomery County Council» Saul Levin, Program Director, Center for Nonviolent Conflict Research, hosts “The Hum” podcast.» Dayvon Love is Director of Public Policy for Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle.» Taylor Frazier McCollum is a Prince George’s County organizer with Maryland Green Party» Delegate Sheila Ruth represents Maryland’s District 44B in Baltimore County, MD.» Khalil Shahyd is Senior Strategist for Environmental Equity, Natural Resources Defense Council» State Senator Karen Lewis Young represents Maryland’s District 3, Frederick County, MDJoin hundreds of Marylanders on Saturday, November 7 for the HUGE “People Over Data Centers” conference in Baltimore. Hear great speakers like Bill McKibben and local and state leaders fighting for ways to control data centers and AI. Get your ticket TODAY!See you November 7! Maryland needs you. The planet needs you! chesapeakeclimate.org/peopleoverdatacenters
Gov. Moore’s new data center executive order makes meaningful progress, but Maryland communities need more than vague guardrails. Without a statewide moratorium and a firm requirement that new data centers run on 100% clean energy, our communities and climate remain vulnerable. Maryland must pause new approvals until enforceable protections for our air, water, land, energy grid, and communities are in place. Read the full statement: chesapeakeclimate.org/gov-moores-data-center-executive-order-takes-positive-steps-but-fails-to-em...Join us on November 7 in Baltimore for the People Over Data Centers Maryland Action Summit. Learn more at chesapeakeclimate.org/peopleoverdatacenters #PeopleOverDataCenters #MarylandClimate #CleanEnergy #AI #DataCenters #MDGov #MDLeg #MDPolitics #MarylandDataCenters
Join us for a free and fun celebration at Langdon Park on September 26!We invite you to celebrate your efforts, meet other volunteers and community members, and party together in Langdon Park! On September 26th, National Public Lands Day, we are hosting a celebration in the park with a special activity led by Melanie Weldon-Soiset, a DC-based poet. We will have food, drinks, and shade will be provided. RSVP, Today! What: Langdon Park Forest Patch Celebration! When: Saturday, September 26th, 10:00am - 12:00pmLocation: Langdon Park (2901 20th St NE, Washington DC, DC 20018 US)Who can join: Anyone and everyone who wants to enjoy Langdon Park, including past volunteers, anyone interested in the work happening at the park, community members, neighbors, friends, family, +1s. actionnetwork.org/events/invasive-species-removal-at-langdon-park-12/
Thank you @HStFest for having us this weekend! If you met us this weekend or you've been looking for a sign to get more involved in local climate action, this is your sign. 🪧Join our new member call this Thursday @6pm. ccan.link/Power-Hour
It’s time to go back to… session! Just like students and teachers head back to school in the fall, the D.C. Council heads back into session again this week. And we have just three more months until the end of this council term. In other words, we have to pass any proposed legislation by the end of the year or we have to start all over. We need YOUR help to push for action now.D.C. can’t wait any longer for lower utility bills or cleaner energy! Tell your Councilmember we need to pass the GRID Act THIS FALL to bring affordable solar energy and lower utility bills to the District. Take a minute to send a quick email with our easy-to-use tool!actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-the-dc-council-pass-the-grid-act/
