Earth Day pop-up event to be held at library

The Vicksburg Post reported on an Earth Day pop-up event titled "Data Centers and Our Environment," scheduled to be held at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. Organized by Vicksburg resident Lily Pierson and her group, Steamboat Watchdogs, the event aims to inform the public about the environmental implications of data centers, specifically addressing air pollution from nitrous oxides, carbon emissions from generators, and water consumption. Pierson, who formed Steamboat Watchdogs earlier this year to foster community dialogue on data center impacts, stated the fair's goal is to educate residents and encourage discussion. Key topics include understanding the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality's permitting process and engaging with officials, citing the Food and Water Watch Group's petitions as an example. The event also plans to gauge interest in establishing a community-based environmental monitoring network. Information will be presented on the new Amazon Web Services data center planned for Warren County, and attendees will receive postcards to contact representatives. The event seeks to empower residents to speak out and request information from governing bodies that oversee large-scale construction projects.