AI DATA CENTRE SCAM !
Summary
Charlie Angus interviews journalist Nick Seris about the grassroots resistance against AI data centers in Canada, highlighting the Hamilton campaign. They discuss how these facilities threaten water and energy resources, often targeting vulnerable communities, and reveal the oil and gas lobby’s role in promoting them. The episode urges citizens to organize early and demand moratoriums before proposals are finalized.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Grassroots fight against AI data centers
The Hamilton case study: Moratorium efforts and lessons
Organizing strategy: StopTheDataCenters.ca and election tracking
Technical threats: Power, heat, and outdated planning frameworks
Environmental racism and the oil and gas lobby connection
Debunking data sovereignty and the US CLOUD Act risks
Actionable advice: Pause proposals before they land
Community mobilization: Facts, organizing, and resistance
Outro: Midas Canada anniversary, rallies, and music events
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