US data centre protest reaches UK, some residents call it 'a crisis for future'

Data centre construction faces increasing opposition across the US and UK. Local communities worry about electricity demand and environmental impacts. Concerns over water usage and noise pollution are also significant issues. London remains a major data centre hub despite these growing challenges. Government policy

Essex County council is set to discuss preliminary steps towards developing a municipal framework for AI data centres.

Premier Danielle Smith has said Alberta’s grid operator will use surplus energy to power the centre until a new natural gas-fired plant starts powering it in 2030.

Dozens protest Meta’s plan for massive data centre in northern Alberta county  Toronto Star