Protesters Occupy Microsoft's Planned Data Centre In Amsterdam
Protesters in Amsterdam have occupied a site planned for a Microsoft data center to oppose the development. The action is part of a broader movement against the environmental and social impact of large-scale data infrastructure in Europe.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing conflict between digital infrastructure expansion and local environmental/energy sustainability concerns.
Campaigners against data centers in Europe are expected to stage protests in several countries, demanding…
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