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Protesters break into a Microsoft data centre site in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam bans new data centres until 2030, but Pure Data Centres continues this $1 billion project.
OriginalSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished15:56 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished15:56 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Protesters break into Microsoft data center site in Amsterdam as Europe’s backlash spreads”
“Protesters have broken into a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam”
Protesters broke into a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam.
Key points
- Protesters breached a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam on Friday.
- Some protesters climbed a crane and set off flares while clashes with police occurred.
- Campaigners aim to halt large-scale data center developments over energy and social concerns.
- Microsoft stated it respects peaceful expression but condemns unlawful actions.
- European protests are part of a broader Stop Dirty Data Centres movement spanning multiple countries.
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“Protesters break into Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam”
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“Protesters break into Microsoft data center site in Amsterdam as Europe’s backlash spreads”
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“Protesters break into Microsoft data center site in Amsterdam as Europe’s backlash spreads”
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Amsterdam bans new data centres until 2030, but Pure Data Centres continues this $1 billion project.