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Global Action Plan mobilises people and organisations to take action on the systems that harm us and our planet.​ We are an environmental charity, working towards a green and thriving planet where everyone can enjoy happy and healthy lives. UK and beyond.

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CAAD_Coalition @caadcoalition.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The Greens are calling for a pause on new data centres over their water and energy demands. The move comes after @globalactionplan.bsky.social found that 84% of proposed sites are in water-stressed areas—or projected to be by 2040. buff.ly/CdFpBt0
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Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres
Zack Polanski wants stricter rules to limit the use of water and energy by data centres for AI.
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Tribune @tribunemagazine.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The government has dismissed local objections and approved a data centre in the middle of our community. We’re fighting back.
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Brick Lane Needs Social Housing, Not a Data Centre
The government has dismissed local objections and approved a data centre in the middle of our community. We’re fighting back.
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Half the country officially in drought - the 3rd in 5 years. Fires raging across Europe. Battles being fought over AI data centres, New episode of *When Nature Becomes A Security Threat*,my podcast series for @therestpolitics.bsky.social, out now. It couldn’t be more timely. Pls do give a listen
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Data Centres vs. Drinking Water: What Matters To Us Most?
Podcast Episode · The Rest Is Politics · 30 July · 16min
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Shocking to discover designating AI data centres as “National Critical Infrastructure” means water companies are prohibited from restricting water to them even in times of drought. Households will lose water first. Thanks to @olliehayes.bsky.social at @globalactionplan.bsky.social for joining me
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Data Centres vs. Drinking Water: What Matters To Us Most?
Podcast Episode · The Rest Is Politics · 30 July · 16min
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Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment @granthamicl.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
🎬 NOW LIVE: Inside Story: The fight to clean up London’s air We’re delighted to share our latest #InsideStory documentary, where we go inside the fight to clean up London’s air. [1/3]
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Thanks to every single one of you who wrote to your local councillor in the lead up to this year’s #CleanAirDay! Want to see if your councillor has signed the pledge? Check out our list of councillors who’ve signed the pledge at: www.cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-day/councillors
"Thank you! Clean Air Day saw over 170 local councillors pledge to be local Clean Air Champions" accompanied by a call to email councillors at cleanairday.org.uk, event logos, and a colorful family-and-trees illustration.
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Councillors - please join us and @globalactionplan.bsky.social at Friday's lunchtime webinar to learn about #AirPollution and how you can collaborate with your communities to deliver clean air. Friday 3rd, 12:30pm for a speedy 45 minutes! Sign up here 👇.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Local Clean Air Champions Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join Global Action Plan and Mums for Lungs at a 45 minute webinar on Friday 3rd July to learn more about what it means to be a local clean air champion! This webinar will provide an opportunity for c...
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
This report demonstrates that action on clean air works. With the Mayor’s support and Londoners taking action by walking and cycling, we are seeing a reduction in air pollution and are experiencing the health benefits as a result. However, the job is not yet done. #CleanAir #Airpollution
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Owen Espley (he/him) @owenespley.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
"I am calling on every major AI company to measure and publicly disclose the full environmental impact of its systems" UN Sec. Gen Antonio Guterres backs @globalactionplan.bsky.social's call for transparency on data centres' env. footprint. Add your name: globalactionplan.org.uk/big-tech/cli...
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Cllr Minesh Parekh 🌹 @mineshparekh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Today is #CleanAirDay. I’ve written for @thestar.co.uk about how those looking to scrap clean air measures are viewing working class lives as expendable. www.thestar.co.uk/your-world/h...
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Here's why I believe clean air is a class issue
In the 1860s, a Sheffield fork grinder of twenty-one could only expect to live another fourteen years. Shattering grindstones accounted for some of those early deaths, but they were a minority. Most o...
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
We still have some tickets available! Join us in Sheffield this Wednesday evening with @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social and @mikebernerslee.bsky.social! Tickets are free but registration is essential. Secure your spot today 👇
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Mike Berners Lee - 'A Climate of Truth'
Mike will discuss the polycrisis, drawing on his book 'A Climate of Truth' and the National Emergency Briefing, with hopeful concern.
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
And that’s a wrap on #CleanAirDay 2026! Thank you to every single one of you who got involved this year. In particular, we’d like to thank our funders cleanairfund.bsky.social, Net Zero Scotland, and Philips UK, for making this year’s Clean Air Day possible.
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
We were delighted to be joined by Breathe London award winners, councillors, parliamentarians, businesses, and clean air groups at Clean Air Fund's #CleanAirDay parliamentary event this afternoon, sponsored by Liz Twist. Thank you to everyone who joined us today! #BreatheLondon #CleanAirDay
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
In preparation for #CleanAirDay, Dr Malcolm White, our Senior Clean Air Specialist, journeyed to Whips Cross Hospital yesterday to deliver an air pollution training to early career Resident Doctors working at Barts NHS Trust. #BreatheLondon #CleanAirDay
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C40 Cities @c40cities.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
We asked mayors: what’s one item that best represents your idea of a liveable, resilient, and sustainable city? Their answers show how climate action delivers cleaner air, stronger communities, and a better quality of life. What item would you choose? #CleanAirDay #WCS2026
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
In honour of #CleanAirDay, we joined the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea at Holy Trinity School yesterday afternoon for an assembly on air pollution and to walk the class through their Breathe London sensor.
Two men stand on a pathway next to a road, beneath a triangular "School" sign with lights underneath (known as a Wig-wag), with leafy trees and  brick buildings visible behind them.A handmade anti-idling banner reading "PLEASE DON'T IDLE!" with children's drawings of cars, a city skyline and an electric van, hung on a fence in front of an ivy-covered brick school building, urging drivers to switch off their engines.An adult presenter stands speaking to a seated group of primary-school children in a school lunch hall.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 18/06/2026
We’ve made incredible progress on cleaning up London’s air, but the fight isn’t over. This Clean Air Day, we’re committing an additional £6m to help boroughs further improve air quality locally.
A bright green Mayor of London graphic featuring a wide cityscape view of London with dense green trees and low-rise homes in the foreground and modern high-rises in the background under a blue sky. Large bold black text reads “Fresher thinking. Fresher air.” Smaller text below states “Mayor invests £6 million to fund innovative borough-led air quality projects.” The Mayor of London logo appears in the bottom right.
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
It’s Clean Air Day today! Cleaning up the air benefits all of us and right now, newly elected councillors across the UK are deciding what changes to deliver for your community. Call on your councillor this #CleanAirDay: www.cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-day
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Reducing levels of harmful air pollution in our communities will have immediate health benefits for all of us. With #CleanAirDay only two days away, take action and join people across the country calling on local councillors to commit to cleaning up the air: cleanairday.org.uk
Cleaner air benefits all of us. 

By taking action together we can improve everyone's health, boost local economies, and make our communities greener. 

Learn more at: Cleanairhub.org.uk

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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Today we joined Save Brick Lane, Pull the Plug and Nijjor Manush outside the SXSW festival at the Truman brewery to say #StopDirtyDataCentres.
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Steve Andrews The Bard of Ely @bardofely.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
I just signed a @globalactionplan.bsky.social petition: Stop Dirty Data Centres. Sign here: www.globalactionplan.org.uk/stop-dirty-d...
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Stop Dirty Data Centres
The unchecked expansion of AI data centres in the UK is jeopardising climate goals, threatening water security, and contradicting local community needs. Add your voice to the petition now to put a sto...
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Air pollution is the biggest environmental risk to our health. Right now, your councillor is deciding what changes to deliver for your community. This #CleanAirDay, write to them and ensure clean air is on their agenda: cleanairday.org.uk
"Air pollution harms every organ in your body causing heart and lung disease, dementia and strokes. Learn more at cleanairhub.org.uk" 

Animated images of a pregnant person, a child on a scooter, an adult walking, and an elderly person with a walking stick. A rounded dotted line is attached to each person linking up to a circle appearing above them. Each circle has a pink animated graphic inside, indicating a part of their body affected my air pollution. From left to right appears a foetus, lungs, a heart and a brain. 

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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Air pollution affects everyone’s health. Right now, councillors across the country are deciding what changes to deliver for their community. This #CleanAirDay, write to your local councillor to ensure clean air is on their agenda: cleanairday.org.uk
In the UK air pollution is the biggest environmental threat to your health. 

Learn more at cleanairhub.org.uk 

[Clean Air Fund logo, Global Action Plan logo, Clean Air Day logo] 

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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
We're partnering with Sheffield Halam University to host renowned author, Professor Mike Berners-Lee for his upcoming talk ‘A Climate of Truth’. This event is FREE to attend, but registration is essential. Secure your ticket today so that you don't miss out! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mike-berne...
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Mike Berners-Lee [headshot of Mike appears next to his name] 

A Climate of Truth  

[Calendar icon] Wednesday, June 24  

[Clock icon] 5:30PM - 7PM  

[University Building icon] Sheffield Hallam University  

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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Without urgent action, the UK faces severe water shortages in the coming years, yet the government is still committed to the expansion of one of the most water-intensive industries in the modern economy – hyperscale AI data centres.
theguardian.com
England must harvest rainfall and take action on water usage, Lords warn
Without urgent intervention England faces water shortages of 5bn litres a day by 2055, peers tell government
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Air pollution affects everyone’s health. Right now, councillors across the country are deciding what changes to deliver for their community. Together, we can ensure clean air is on the agenda. This Clean Air Day, call on your councillor to champion clean air in your community: cleanairday.org.uk
Text reads: "This Clean Air Day call on your local councillor to champion clean air in your community. 

Email your councillor: cleanairday.org.uk "

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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Today our team stood outside Drax’s AGM in central London to protest the use of dirty energy to power massive AI data centres. Sign the petition today to stop Big Tech’s dangerous deals with dirty energy: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st... #StopDirtyDataCentres
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
There's only 2 hours left to have your donations doubled by @biggive.bsky.social to help us fight back against Big Tech’s AI data centres being built at the expense of people and planet. Chip in today to double your impact! #StopDirtyDataCentres donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Text reads: Last Chance to Donate 
35360 raised so far. 

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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Yesterday we celebrated a major win for our legal challenge, when the developer of a planned hyperscale data centre accepted that it must be subject to binding environmental conditions. But there are still over 100 data centres in planning across the country, which is why we need your help:
donate.biggive.org
Stop Dirty Data Centres: The Real Cost of AI – Big Give
Big tech and AI are harming society and our planet. Behind every chatbot, deep fake and nudified teen photo are …
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Want to double your support to #StopDirtyDataCentres? This Earth Day, @biggive.bsky.social are matching every donation we receive to help us fight back against Big Tech’s AI data centres being built at the expense of people and planet. Donate today via: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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Help us reach £20K in 7 days! 
Donations DOUBLED at BigGive.org. 

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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
New research estimates that 84% of proposed data centres are located in areas that are already water stressed or face imminent risks to water supply. Join us in calling on the Government for a moratorium on AI data centre construction. Add your name: globalactionplan.org.uk/stop-dirty-data-centres
Background is a photo of blue water with ripples. In white the text reads: Join the call the Stop Dirty Data Centres. Sign our petition today. 

Link: globalactionplan.org.uk/data-centres/stop-dirty-data-centres

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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
When adults avoid the topic of climate change – whether through discomfort or a fear of getting it wrong - children fill in the gaps themselves, often with anxiety and misinformation. Climate change is not a separate issue to safeguarding. #teaching #sustainability #education
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Text reads: Calling all teachers and parents! Want to help safeguard students against climate change and eco-anxiety? 

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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
We published a new report last week on how AI expansion risks exacerbating water scarcity in the UK. We found that 84% of proposed data centres are located in areas that are projected to be water stressed by 2040. morningstaronline.co.uk/article/majo...
The background is a blue underwater photo with bubbles visible and light coming from the top of the page.  

A tear of paper runs across the middle of the page with text over the top. The headline reads: "Majority of AI data centres planned in already water-stressed areas". 

Smaller text underneath reads: "Environmental charity Global Action Plan found that 84 percent of all proposed water-intensive data sites will be in these areas, which are either already experiencing water shortages or are projected to by 2040. Morning Star, 2026."

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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Take a stand against big tech’s dangerous deals with dirty energy and add your name to our joint petition with @biofuelwatch.bsky.social and @stopburningtrees.bsky.social actionnetwork.org/petitions/st... #StopDirtyDataCentres #AI #climate
Drax power station is the UK's single largest source of carbon emissions. The company behind Drax now want to build a new AI data centre right next door. 

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Stop Burning Trees Coalition @stopburningtrees.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Drax, the UKs single biggest emitter, is now trying to build data centres. If this goes ahead, it'll mean more forests destroyed, communities polluted & carbon emissions. Sign our petition with @globalactionplan.bsky.social & @biofuelwatch.bsky.social today: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
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Stop Drax, Stop Dirty Data Centres!
Data centres’ huge demand for energy can’t be allowed to prop up dirty polluting tree-burning power stations like Drax. We can’t sacrifice a safe climate for AI pipedreams. The business behind Drax,...
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
There's only one day remaining to complete the Government’s consultation on wood and solid fuel burning! The Government is consulting on measures to reduce air pollution from burning in UK homes, and you can help shape these measures by taking part. www.healthyair.org.uk/have-your-sa...
Government wood burning consultation closes tomorrow. 

Concerned by the health impacts of wood burning? Have your say on future government policy by completing the consultation before 12pm Thursday 19 March. 

https://www.healthyair.org.uk/have-your-say-on-wood-burning/
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Global Action Plan is delighted to announce that thanks to support from the #iwill Fund, we’re expanding our Good Life Schools programme into primary schools across England.
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Larissa Lockwood, our Director of Policy and Campaigns on the @bmj.com podcast following their findings that UK councils have been threatened with legal action by the Stove Industry Alliance over public information campaigns on the health harms of wood burning. www.youtube.com/watch?v=38_z...
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Are "Eco-Friendly" Wood Burners Actually Toxic?
YouTube video by The BMJ
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
REMINDER: One week to go before the Government's consultation on domestic burning closes. Don't miss the opportunity to have your say and complete your response before March 19! www.healthyair.org.uk/have-your-sa...
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Have your say on wood burning - Healthy Air Coalition
The government are consulting on measures to reduce air pollution from domestic burning, and we need your help before 19 March 2026. Burning wood in a stove or fireplace at home is one of the…
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Thank you to all the communities and campaigners across the country who joined together last weekend to participate in our days of action to #StopDirtyDataCentres. Together, we can build the power we need to that ensure data centres aren’t built at the expense of our climate and communities.
Four adults and one child hold signs saying "Save Brick Lane", "Build Homes Not Data Centres" and "Stop Dirty Data Centres"A group of adults stand at a gate in front of a field with signs saying "North Ockendon Mega Data Centres in the Greenbelt countryside - Say NO!" and "Stop Dirty Data Centres". A group of adults stand in a field holding a large pink banner that reads "Stop Dirty Data Centres" and hold up a yellow flag for "Friends of the Earth".4 adults hold a large pink banner that reads "Stop Dirty Data Centres", while standing in front of trees.
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Owen Espley (he/him) @owenespley.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Save Brick Lane saying #StopDirtyDataCentres outside the site where one is proposed. The community is wants the site to be used for social housing.
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Tom Stoneham @tomstoneham.dair-community.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/02/2026
#StopDirtyDataCentres #MarchAgainstTheMachines #PullThePlug
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I'm Marching Against the Machines.

Sat 28th Feb. 12pm.
OpenAI Office, Pentonville Road, London
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Campaign against Climate Change @campaigncc.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
We joined @globalactionplan.bsky.social and friends this morning outside DESNZ as part of the weekend of action against dirty data centres! Find out more about the issues here: www.campaigncc.org/ai_data_cent...
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning outside DESNEZ, to kick off our #StopDirtyDataCentres days of action. Join an action near you this weekend: www.globalactionplan.org.uk/stop-dirty-data-centres
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Thank you @computerweekly.bsky.social for covering our days of action this weekend to #StopDirtyDataCentres at the expense of communities and a safe climate. www.computerweekly.com/news/3666394...
computerweekly.com
UK to see weekend protests against ‘dirty datacentres’ | Computer Weekly
Environmental charity Global Action Plan UK is coordinating a campaign effort to bring attention to wider concerns about datacentre electricity demand, water use and environmental impacts
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Great coverage from @reuters.com this morning on our days of action to #StopDirtyDataCentres, in solidarity with people across the country opposing Big Tech's hyperscale data centres being built at the expense of communities and climate. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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UK activists plan protests over climate, social impacts of AI data centres
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 facilit...
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Potters Bar residents are taking part in the days of action this weekend with a public consultation today and tomorrow to oppose the plan for a 187,000 sqm industrial data centre on protected Green Belt land. Check out their new website: protect-potters-bar.co.uk #StopDirtyDataCentres
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Stop the Data Centre — Potters Bar
A 187,000 sqm data centre on Green Belt land next to your school. Cancer risks, 24/7 noise, 144 diesel generators. Learn the facts and take action.
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning outside the DESNEZ, to kick off our Stop Dirty Data Centres days of action, in solidarity with people across the country taking a stand against data centres being built at the expense of communities and climate. #StopDirtyDataCentres
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Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) @corporateeurope.org · 27/02/2026
Communities across the UK are taking action today and tomorrow to #StopDirtyDataCentres. They'll use energy, land + water that should be for people, not big tech. In Brick Lane, London, they plan to build a new data centre instead of social housing 🤯 Moratorium now! @globalactionplan.bsky.social
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Owen Espley (he/him) @owenespley.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
"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." #StopDirtyDataCentres www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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UK activists plan protests over climate, social impacts of AI data centres
LONDON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - 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, a...
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