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How Big Tech Is Manufacturing Demand for Its Data Centers
Over the past two years, the world has been told that the explosion in data-center construction is inevitable — even essential — to power the “AI revolution.” Tech executives, investors, and policymakers alike have repeated this story until it sounds like common sense: we need more data centers to keep up with progress. But this…
For CNX, “Radical Transparency” means changing the rules in the middle of the game
Remember when you were a kid and the schoolyard bully started losing a game? For them, the quickest fix was simple: change the rules. It may have worked on the playground, but when the government and business do so to whitewash their commitments to public health, it stops working for communities like ours. On November…
Current Issues: Substance Use Treatment in Washington County
On November 20, Washington County Commissioners voted to send a letter of intent to Pennsylvania’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs requesting that the “Single County Authority” (SCA) status of Washington County Drug & Alcohol Commission (WDAC) be stripped. The status of Single County Authority would then be given to Washington County’s Department of Human…
Sign our Petition! Keep Washington County Drug & Alcohol the Single County Authority
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Human Services: SNAP & Food Insecurity
Right now, families in our community are struggling. Our Giving Tuesday campaign is live – every dollar you give (now through December 2nd) goes straight to local food banks, and CCJ will match your donation! The sooner you give, the faster we can get it in the hands of those on the frontlines of hunger…
Tell Senator Bartolotta Our Communities Don’t Want Fast-Tracked Data Centers!
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Food Resources in Washington and Greene Counties
Many folks in Washington and Greene counties will experience more extreme hunger and cold this season due to the recent government shutdown and subsequent cuts to EBT and LIHEAP benefits. This might include you and your family. Here are some resources in our community that assist with grocery items as well as meals (including special…
EQT Wastewater Tractor Trailer Crash in Holbrook: How Truck Traffic from the Fracking Industry is Harming our Communities
In late June of this year, a tractor-trailer operated by EQT carrying fracking wastewater crashed and flipped over in the community of Holbrook, Greene County. A massive truck, carrying tens of thousands of gallons of wastewater, barreled down Golden Oaks Road, before veering off, flipping on its side, destroying a resident’s fence and driveway, and…
Hope & Joy at our 11th Annual Fall Fundraiser
The evening of October 4th, Center for Coalfield Justice had the privilege of hosting our 11th annual Fall Fundraiser. The night was a coming together for friends, supporters new and old, and shared hope for the future of Washington and Greene counties. The lights were aglow but more importantly, so were the people who make…