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Chadd Charland fills in for Rick and talks about how Nassau County was able to stop AI data centers — and what every community can do to stop them! Cathy talks about why eliminating single-use plastics makes a difference and why July is the month to try it in your home, office, or school.

Links We Mentioned

Nassau County's temporary moratorium on AI data centers

Florida Native Plant Society

Project Tango in Palm Beach County

SB44

Plastic-Free July

Refill your litter box at Petco

Byron Donalds on AI data center

James Fishback

Chadd Charland's Top Five Things To Do in Fernandina Beach

1. Learn about American Beach at the Abraham Lincoln Lewis Museum

2. Head to Old Town Fernandina Beach for some Spanish history

3. Visit Centre Street

4. Wander through or camp at Fort Clinch State Park

5. Eat! Try: Happy Tomato (for ribs and barbecue), First Love Brewing (for beer and pizza), Drunken Noodle, and Curry Island

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