Hyperscale data centre protests

theecologist.org · Feb 27, 2026 · Collected from GDELT

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Global Action Plan UK is coordinating two days of action from Friday, 27 February 2026 to oppose the expansion of massive data centres. The UK’s rush to build data centres for AI must be stopped. Public say, not okay computer More than 78 per cent of people in the UK said new data centres should only be built if they are powered by renewable energy sources. The AI of the storm The rise of generative AI has exploded the demand for energy, including from fossil fuels. More from this author The green passion pay gap A passion pay gap - where professionals accept lower pay because they care deeply about the work - is undermining net zero goals.