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Stop the Data Center in Penn Forest!
We are battling Data Centers from one end of Carbon County to the other. The meeting regarding the proposed Data Center in Penn Forest is rescheduled to November 6th at 6PM at the Penn Forest Volunteer Fire Dept. on 1387 State Route 903. This is a meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board to consider providing approval for the siting of a Data Center at the intersection of Maury Road and Route 903. The Township of Penn Forest has declared a curative amendment process, giving the To
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Oct 19, 20251 min read


Logging and Data Center Challenges
As an organization, we are busy addressing Data Center proposals and other challenges, including the continued use of Sewage Sludge as...
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Oct 12, 20252 min read


Thirsty Data Centers and the Water We Drink
Data Center water usage is a tightly held secret. The numbers of gallons consumed each day varies from thousands to hundreds of thousands...
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Oct 5, 20252 min read


The Real Cost of Data Centers
Pennsylvania taxpayers are paying for the Data Centers that drive up energy costs and waste our water! The PA Computer Data Center...
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Sep 28, 20251 min read


Act Now to Test Sewage Sludge!
As you know, Save Carbon County has been asking for testing of sewage sludge (like the stuff shown in the picture below) because we...
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Sep 21, 20251 min read


Data Center Update
Recently, Data Center developers have been meeting with local municipalities in Carbon County to smooth the way for construction. Some of...
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Sep 14, 20251 min read


The Data Centers are Coming!
After reading a pro-data center editorial in the TimesNews, I was inspired to share the harsh reality of 24/7 data center operations. The...
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Sep 7, 20251 min read


Thank you for all you do!
Save Carbon County is an organization of high-energy, passionate leaders who are committed to saving what we love about our county – our...
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Aug 31, 20251 min read


Why is my electricity bill so high?
We are surrounded by ordinary people doing extraordinary things. These works of courage, selflessness, and kindness toward others and the...
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Aug 24, 20251 min read


Together We are Stronger!
Gorgeous bar setting at Big Creek Vineyard and Winery! Our August meeting at the Big Creek Vineyard and Winery in Kunkletown was a huge...
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Aug 17, 20251 min read


Let's do this! Shop with Impact
Have you been looking for ways to support Save Carbon County? We are thrilled to announce that our online store is now open! In...
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Aug 10, 20251 min read


One Nation under God, indivisible
Carbon County is one of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania and one of over 3,100 counties in the United States. Yet we share many of the...
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Aug 3, 20252 min read


What's wrong with the air today?
I was going to go bike riding on the D&L trail today, but when I woke up, I could smell a faint odor of something burning. So, I brought...
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Jul 27, 20251 min read


Mining by any other name
Bitfarms recently purchased Panther Creek Power with plans to renovate it into a high-performance computing (HPC) operation for mining...
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Jul 20, 20252 min read


Carbon County Air Quality Update
Here's an update on a recent poor air quality event that occurred overnight, and the complaints that have arisen since the PA Department...
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Jul 13, 20251 min read


Victory for Clean Air!
Carbon County residents have reason to celebrate - after 15 years, and many wins at the district and circuit level, the US Supreme Court...
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Jul 6, 20252 min read


Healthy Air - Healthy Kids
Let's celebrate! Save Carbon County is thrilled to announce The Direct Support Fund awarded Save Carbon County with a generous $5,000 in...
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Jun 29, 20251 min read


Why am I so sick?
Over the past couple of weeks, I've been in contact with several residents reporting environmental issues who live in Carbon County. A...
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Jun 22, 20251 min read


Texas Tough Against Sewage Sludge
This Father's day, we share our thanks to brave father, Dr. Oliverson, and Save Oklahoma Farms and Ranches for their diligent coverage...
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Jun 15, 20251 min read


Bring a Friend! Community Meeting for Panther Creek
You may already know that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA-DEP) granted a permit to allow Panther Creek Power...
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Jun 8, 20252 min read
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