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By: Green Environmental Outreach (GEO) Staff As we move through 2026, Ohio finds itself at a crossroads. Our state has rapidly transformed into the nation’s second-largest data center hub, trailing only Chicago in the Great Lakes region. While "The Cloud" sounds ethereal, its physical footprint in Ohio is heavy—consuming vast amounts of land, water, and power. At Green Environmental Outreach (GEO), we believe that environmental health cannot be separated from social equity. T

In September 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it would cancel its annual Household Food Security Report — a...

When you grow up in the city, you don’t always recognize how much the environment you live in shapes who you are. For a lot of us,...

For centuries, the lands of America have been shaped, cared for, and fought over by communities who saw them not as commodities, but as...

When most people think of cannabis or hemp, they often think only of medicine or recreational use. But cannabis, particularly industrial...

Green Environmental Outreach (GEO Nonprofit) TL;DR:  The recent boom in data centers and AI infrastructure is increasing local energy,...

In the fight for a cleaner, greener, and more just future, we must confront an uncomfortable truth: environmental racism in America isn’t...

: 1. Introduction Ohio, situated in the American Midwest, has a complex socio-environmental history shaped by industrialization, systemic...

Ohio's recently enacted energy law has brought a wave of optimism to the solar industry. As states across the U.S. embrace sustainable...

Living a more sustainable lifestyle doesn’t require drastic changes—it starts with small, everyday choices. Here are some simple ways to...

As the American farming economy faces rising costs, unpredictable weather patterns, and shifting consumer demands, it's time to embrace...

In the United States, African American communities disproportionately face systemic barriers to health and wellness. These barriers stem...

Environmental issues disproportionately affect marginalized communities across Ohio. Black and poor urban and rural communities in the...

As Ohio continues to navigate environmental challenges, key policy changes and community projects are shaping the state’s approach to...

In the fight for social, economic, and environmental justice, African American-led grassroots nonprofits have long served as the backbone...

Transportation Walk, bike, or use public transport: Reduce car trips whenever possible. Carpool or use ride-sharing services: Share rides...

Access to nutritious, affordable food is a fundamental human right. Yet, across Ohio, the Midwest, and in both urban and rural...