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Clean Air Coalition of WNY
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We build power by developing grassroots leaders to organize their communities to run and win environmental justice and public health campaigns in Buffalo NY and the Tonawandas. http://linktr.ee/cleanairwny
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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · Nov 10
Hello friends, both old and new!
We are a Buffalo-based non-profit which organizes with multiracial fenceline neighborhoods in WNY for environmental justice and climate justice.
We have a lot of work ahead of us - please support our work, and if in the area, join us!
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Membership - The Clean Air Coalition of W.N.Y.
The collective establishment of a strong membership base is central for us to build the political will and power to challenge unjust institutions and
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The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 5h
The Tonawanda company has submitted the correct permit applications after seven years. If its applications are denied, it could be forced to shut down.
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Buffalo Biodiesel has finally applied for its permits, but state says shutdown still possible
The Tonawanda company has submitted the correct permit applications after seven years. If its applications are denied, it could be forced to shut down.
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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 3h
Join us Monday October 20 in Niagara Falls to learn from @weact4ej.bsky.social about how we can use the new Cumulative Impacts law to stop clustering industrial operations in overburdened communities! Register at the link below for details.
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Cumulative Impacts Law Training with WEACT
Join WEACT, the Clean Air Coalition of WNY, Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Collaborative, and other community partners working on environmental justice issues for a teach-in to learn about the new C...
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Yale Environment 360 @yalee360.bsky.social · 2d
For the first time, renewables are generating more power globally than coal.

But in the U.S., where the Trump administration is dismantling support for clean energy, renewables are expected to grow half as fast as previously thought.
In a Global First, Renewables Overtake Coal
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ryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · 2d
solar and wind generated more electricity that coal for the first time ever in the first half of 2025. that's the good shit ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
Global Electricity Mid-Year Insights 2025 | Ember
Solar and wind outpaced demand growth in the first half of 2025, as renewables overtook coal’s share in the global electricity mix.
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Breathe Project @breathe-project.bsky.social · 2d
Physicians for Social Responsibility PA say that “fenceline communities” who live adjacent to high-polluting industries like factories, fracking, mining and processing plants are vulnerable to severe mental health challenges. www.thecentersquare....
Report: Mental health challenged in 'fenceline communities' near pollution
(The Center Square) – An advocacy group made up of physicians is drawing attention to the consequences of industry beyond the known impact to property values and physical health.
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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 2d
OpenAI’s planned data centers will use more power than New York City & San Diego use at their peak consumption, combined. More power than the entire nations of Switzerland & Portugal combined. And San Altman’s buddies in this administration have been cutting all of our energy infrastructure upgrades
Sam Altman’s AI empire will devour as much power as New York City and San Diego combined. Experts say it’s ‘scary’ | Fortune
Andrew Chien told Fortune he’s been a computer scientist for 40 years but we’re close to “some seminal moments for how we think about AI and its impact on society.”
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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 2d
Learn more about Midwest at their website midwestacademy.com
Midwest Academy
Our training method is designed to give organizers the tools to turn their passion into actions that build power and result in progressive change. Learn more about us Find your next job – or employee…
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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 2d
We are thrilled to share that we are bringing trainers from the Midwest Academy, a 50 year old training academy for community organizers, to Buffalo for a FREE professional training series! Applications are due October 31, apply using the link below.
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Midwest Academy Buffalo Hub Training Application
The Midwest Academy is coming to Buffalo! Midwest is a 50 year old training academy for community organizers, and an essential training for those who want to run impactful campaigns. https://midwes...
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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 3d
Join us next Wednesday October 15 for our Fall Happy Hour! Meet Clean Air members and supporters, chat about our current campaigns, and learn about how to get more engaged - free event, and one free drink included!
Please register to help us plan.
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Come with me to Clean Air's Fall Happy Hour!
I'm going to Clean Air's Fall Happy Hour on October 15th from 5-7pm at Free Street Tavern. Clean Air is offering free food and a free drink ticket for everyone who attends. It's a great opportunity to...
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 9d
Registration options are available at www.erie.gov/vax walk-ins are welcome, appointments are encouraged.

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I am proud to announce Erie County, NY through our Erie County Department of Health will be offering 3 community COVID-19 vaccine clinics in October, available for any resident age 6 months and older. Erie County is following the scientific COVID-19 vaccine recommendations put forth in September 2025 by the Northeast Public Health Collaborative. 📍 Clinic Dates & Locations: Wed. Oct. 8 | 2-6 PM – Bowmansville Fire Company (36 Main St., Bowmansville) Mon. Oct. 13 | 2-6 PM – Elim Christian Fellowship (70 Chalmers Ave., Buffalo) Tue. Oct. 16 | 2-6 PM – Chestnut Ridge Casino (6121 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Orchard Park) 🌐 A full and updated schedule with registration options is available at www.erie.gov/vax walk-ins are welcome, appointments are strongly encouraged. Patients should bring their health insurance card and photo ID. People without insurance will be able to receive a vaccine at no cost. Children under 18 years old will need a parent or legal guardian with them. Please contact your doctor with specific questions about your health and risks for COVID-19 illness.
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 9d
🧵 I am proud to announce our Erie County Dept of Health will be offering 3 COVID-19 vaccine clinics in October, available for any resident age 6 months and older.

Erie County is following the COVID-19 vaccine recommendations put forth in September 2025 by the NE Public Health Collaborative... 1/4
I am proud to announce Erie County, NY through our Erie County Department of Health will be offering 3 community COVID-19 vaccine clinics in October, available for any resident age 6 months and older. Erie County is following the scientific COVID-19 vaccine recommendations put forth in September 2025 by the Northeast Public Health Collaborative. 📍 Clinic Dates & Locations: Wed. Oct. 8 | 2-6 PM – Bowmansville Fire Company (36 Main St., Bowmansville) Mon. Oct. 13 | 2-6 PM – Elim Christian Fellowship (70 Chalmers Ave., Buffalo) Tue. Oct. 16 | 2-6 PM – Chestnut Ridge Casino (6121 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Orchard Park) 🌐 A full and updated schedule with registration options is available at www.erie.gov/vax walk-ins are welcome, appointments are strongly encouraged. Patients should bring their health insurance card and photo ID. People without insurance will be able to receive a vaccine at no cost. Children under 18 years old will need a parent or legal guardian with them. Please contact your doctor with specific questions about your health and risks for COVID-19 illness.
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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 7d
This is a very cool new tool available to the public - where do you see peaks in your neighborhood?
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Climate TRACE @climatetrace.org · 15d
INTRODUCING A NEW TOOL: Visualize the air pollution impacting 1.6 billion people in over 2,500 urban areas from the world’s top emitters of climate- and health-harming pollution.

Make the connection at ClimateTRACE.org/air-pollution.
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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 8d
Join the Buffalo United Coalition on Saturday October 18 at 11am at Niagara Square for NO KINGS IN THE QUEEN CITY, a rally and march. #NOKINGS
Clean Air members, we will meet-up prior to hand out tees and signs - contact Bridge for deets!
Registration NOT required. www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
No Kings Rally flyer - text reads "NO KINGS NIAGARA SQUARE BUFFALO NY 11AM-1PM SAT 10/18" and graphic is of a crossed out crown in front of a fist, with dozens of logos of area organizations in support of the rally and march.
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Drew Harwell @drewharwell.com · 8d
OpenAI employees are very excited about how well their new AI tool can create fake videos of people doing crimes and have definitely thought through all the implications of this
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The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 9d
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hazardous Waste Landfill Siting Board denied a certification for CWM Chemical Service’s proposal to build a 43.5-acre landfill in the Town of
No hazardous waste landfill necessary in Niagara County, board decides
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hazardous Waste Landfill Siting Board denied a certification for CWM Chemical Service’s proposal to build a 43.5-acre landfill in the Town of
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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 9d
The last developer on the chart, "Riverview Innovation & Technology Campus, Inc.", is the industrial developer of the former Tonawanda Coke site. RITC is requesting 300 MW for Summer and Winter (600 MW annually), and the developer has known close ties to cryptominers.
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We want renewable power, not data centers, at Tonawanda Coke! - The Clean Air Coalition of W.N.Y.
Join us at NYPA's Public Hearing on November 7 at at 6pm at the NYPA Power Vista at 5777 Lewiston Road in Lewiston NY! Carpools from Buffalo available. NY
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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 9d
NYISO's annual Gold Book has a table on page 134 of current Load Interconnection Requests, which adds up to almost 8 GW annually of industrial power requests from NY's grid.
Almost all are from data center developers, and most are intended for cryptomining in upstate!
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NYISO Gold Book Table IV-7: Load Interconnection Requests, page 134 Full text available on the linked PDF - QUEUE POS. OWNER / OPERATOR PROJECT ZONE Proposed Date1 (M-YY) SUMMER (MW)3 WINTER (MW)3 NOTES 580 Genesee County Economic Devel. WNY STAMP B May-26 300.0 300.0 (2) 776 Greenidge Generation LLC Greenidge Load C Jun-25 60.0 60.0 850 Cayuga Operating Company, LLC Cayuga Load C Dec-26 50.0 50.0 979 North Country Data Center North Country Data Center D Dec-24 176.0 176.0 (2) (4) 1213 Petawatt Holdings, Inc. St Lawrence Data and Agricultural Center D Jan-26 200.0 200.0 (2) 1315 Sabey Data Center Properties, LLC SDC St. Lawrence D Aug-25 120.0 120.0 1465 Digihost Technologies, Inc. Digihost Load A Apr-24 50.2 50.2 (5) 1484 GCEDC 580 STAMP load increase B Dec-25 300.0 300.0 1536 Micron New York Semiconductor Manufacturing LLC White Pine Phase 1 C Jun-26 480.0 480.0 (2) 1627 Micron New York Semiconductor Manufacturing LLC Micron Fab 2 C Sep-30 576.0 507.0 (2) 1646 P&M Brick LLC POWI Project F Jan-27 50.0 50.0 (2) 1670 Lake Mariner data LLC Lake Mariner Data II A Apr-25 250.0 250.0 1681 Niagara Falls Redevelopment LLC Niagara Digital Campus A Jun-26 140.0 140.0 1683 Cayuga Operating Company, LLC Cayuga Compute C Oct-25 150.0 150.0 1713 Project Sycamore - Orangeburg Project Sycamore Orangeburg G Jun-26 25.3 25.3 (6) 1714 Robert Delcalzo Hudson Valley Data Center G Feb-27 25.0 25.0 1715 Jerry Martin 1547 CSR - Orangeburg LLC G Jan-27 60.0 60.0 (2) 1716 DataBank Holdings, LLC Orangeburg Expansion Phase 2 G Dec-27 60.0 60.0 (2) 1717 Holtec Decommissioning International (HDI) Proposed Datacenters at 450 Broadway, Buchanan, NY 10511 H Sep-26 200.0 200.0 (2) 1721 WF Industrial XII LLC Brookhaven Logistics Center K Jan-27 176.0 176.0 (2) 1725 Greenidge Generation, LLC Greenidge 200 MW Data Center Project C Mar-28 200.0 200.0 1726 Riverview Innovation & Technology Campus, Inc. Data & Technology Campus A Jan-27 300.0 300.0 Total 3,948.5 3,879.5
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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 9d
"The reliability crisis is here now... said Mark Christie, a former chairman of FERC... load forecasts — the expected demand for power on electricity grids — are a key factor pushing up costs, driven by the data center interconnection requests."
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AI Data Centers Are Sending Power Bills Soaring
Wholesale electricity costs as much as 267% more than it did five years ago in areas near data centers. That’s being passed on to customers.
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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 9d
Join us on October 15 for our Fall Happy Hour at Free Street Tavern (1469 Niagara Street in Buffalo)! Register today to help us with headcount - actionnetwork.org/events/clean...
Graphic is a blue background with two beer steins toasting, Clean Air's logo, a QR code for registration, and text. Text reads - "Clean Air's Fall Happy Hour, 1 free drink per person, free food, October 15th 5-7pm at Free Street Tavern 1469 Niagara Street, RSVP at www.cacwny.org/events | @cacwny
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Grist @grist.org · 12d
The oceans just hit an ominous milestone
A new report sounds the alarm on ocean acidification as Earth breaches the seventh of nine "planetary boundaries."

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#Climate #Oceans #Heat #Seas #Fish #MarineLife #Environment #Water
The oceans just hit an ominous milestone
A new report sounds the alarm on mounting ocean acidification as Earth breaches the seventh of nine "planetary boundaries."
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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 12d
This activist's guitar was destroyed by ICE today. ICE fired multiple rounds of rubber bullets at us, and the guitar was struck. I am trying to raise $800 to help replace their instrument, which they rely on for gigs. I bet someone out here can straight up cover the cost. DM me.
A person in a gas mask plays guitar at a chaotic protest scene.
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Stand.earth @stand.earth · 14d
Are we winning yet? 😔
US Taxpayers Will Pay Billions in New Fossil Fuel Subsidies Thanks to the Big Beautiful Bill
A report finds that President Trump’s flagship legislation will grant $40 billion in new subsidies to the oil and gas industry over the next decade.
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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 16d
Are you in NYC for Climate Week? Our EJ organizer Bridge will be speaking on @earthjustice.org's panel "Powering AI Sustainability" tomorrow Wednesday 9/24! Register using this link.
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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 16d
Join us tomorrow for our General Meeting!
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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 22d
Want to get involved in our campaigns? Join us for our next General Meeting next Wednesday September 24, available both in-person and online. Register today! actionnetwork.org/events/septe...
Clean Air September 2024 General Meeting
Register today for our September 2024 General Meeting! This meeting will be online and in-person. We will cover how you can join Clean Air, current campaign updates, a brief training for some related...
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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 16d
Just a few more days to submit a comment to NYS Department of Environmental Conservation regarding the draft generic environmental impact statement on cryptomining - send a letter before end of day Thursday 9/25 using our digital action, and please share widely!
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Don't sell out NY's climate to crypto bros!
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in consultation with the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS), has prepared a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Stateme...
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