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Activists across Europe prepare two days of protests against datacentres

Source: The Guardian TechnologyDan Milmo Global technology editorNovember 5, 2026
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Coordinated 'Stop Dirty Data Centres' demonstrations planned for Friday and Saturday involve more than 100 campaign groups across Europe. Protesters are highlighting the environmental and social toll of large-scale data center operations supporting AI infrastructure, demanding a halt to major projects until these costs are addressed.

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  • 100+ activist groups in 15 countries protesting data centers
  • Calling for moratorium on large AI infrastructure projects
  • Focus on environmental and social costs of data centers

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