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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.
OriginalSourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityPublished16:38 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityPublished16:38 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Data center protesters break into Microsoft site in Amsterdam”
“Protesters are demanding a pause in data center construction in Europe. Campaigners planning protests in 16 countries say the AI building boom threatens water supplies, power grids and climate goals.”
Protesters break into Microsoft data center site in Amsterdam
Key points
- Data center protesters entered a Microsoft construction site in Amsterdam on Friday.
- Over 100 activists gathered, with cranes climbed and balloons displayed.
- Stop Dirty Data Centres coalition planned similar actions across 16 countries.
- Campaigners argue data centers strain electricity, water, housing and climate goals.
- Pure Data Centres plans to invest over $1 billion in the project; MS respects peaceful protest.
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Amsterdam bans new data centres until 2030, but Pure Data Centres continues this $1 billion project.