UK Activists Plan Protests over Climate, Social Impacts of AI Data Centres

UK activists plan protests over climate, social impacts of AI data centres

LONDON, Feb 27 : Activists are set to take to British streets on Friday for two days of protests against the expansion of data centres to serve booming demand for artificial intelligence, and the impact of the facilities on communities and the environment.The protests, coordinated by environmental charity Glo

UK-wide action days announced to oppose ‘dirty data centres’

This weekend will see campaigners across the country stand up to the rapid expansion of energy and water-hungry big tech infrastructure.  Running on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th February 2025, Global Action Plan has collaborated with a range of organisations on various localised campaigns raising awareness about the impact of data centres.  APRS (Action to Protect Rural Scotland), Biofuel Watch, Corporate Europe Observatory, Foxglove, Friends o…

UK Activists Plan Nationwide Protests Over AI Data Centres

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