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The Fight Over AI Data Centres Is Getting Louder and More Organised
The Verge·Monday, 13 July 2026
Communities and activists are pushing back against the rapid build-out of AI data centres, which consume enormous amounts of electricity and water. The resistance has been growing for years but is now becoming more organised and widespread. Local power grids and environmental concerns are at the centre of the debate.
Why It Matters
AI data centres affect energy prices, water supply, and carbon emissions globally. The outcomes of these fights will shape where AI infrastructure gets built — and at what cost.
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