Food & Water Watch

10/17/2026

ALARMING: New Mexico officials are investigating whether public comments in support of Project Jupiter – a 1,400 acre hyperscale data center being built by Oracle and OpenAI – were fake and submitted under community members’ names without their knowledge.

After analyzing some 17,000 public comments, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said many relating to Project Jupiter raise concerns.

10/17/2026

Yet another exciting WIN to stop data centers, this time out of New Jersey! 🥳

Advocates argue that state-level action is necessary to ensure consistent protections for all New Jersey residents

10/16/2026

Today is World Food Day! Let's honor this day by speaking out for a change in U.S. trade policies, so that we can build an agricultural system that prioritizes families and farmworkers over corporate profit. Submit your comment now: https://fwwat.ch/4sb0JQz

10/16/2026

People should have the right to live safely in their homes and to move about freely. Climate emergencies threaten both of these rights.

80,000 people crossed into Ceuta this summer. Few mentioned drought or heat. Both helped push them out.

10/16/2026

This week, we're spotlighting Angie Aker, our Director of Website & Design Strategy! Angie brings experience and drive to the work to stop corporate interests from exploiting people and our planet.

10/15/2026

We're glad state leaders are taking on the dangers of AI, and we also need national legislation to rein in the harms of this industry. Tell your Reps to support basic safety and pass the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act: https://fwwat.ch/475DiON

Attorneys general from 8 US states sued OpenAI over safety concerns, particularly for young users, demanding strong safeguards for AI technology.

10/15/2026

This is an important reminder that, while renewable energy is crucial, we must pair it with significant and immediate cuts to fossil fuel emissions!

"Laggards, including the United States and Japan, are continuing to prop up the fossil fuel industry."

10/14/2026

This is totally undemocratic behavior from the Allentown Planning Commission. The Allentown City Council must step up to prioritize their constituents and reject this proposal.

“City Councilors must step up to the plate to prioritize their constituents, not out-of-town developers.”

10/14/2026

Add Big Ag to the list of industries that invested significant time and money into covering up their harms to the climate. 😠

Documents show how the National Cattlemen’s Association launched a long-term misinformation campaign to downplay livestock’s environmental impacts.

10/14/2026

Getting outside in nature is a great way to remind ourselves what we're fighting for. It's also a great way to strengthen the relationships that power our organizing. This past weekend, some of our Florida staff and volunteers did just that and enjoyed a gorgeous nature walk. Check out that incredible greenery!