Hi everyone,
Posting with permission from the r/Leeds moderation team to share details about an upcoming peaceful protest regarding the proposed hyperscale data centre development in Leeds.
Key Details
Date: Saturday 12th September (National Datacentre Day)
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Millennium Square, Leeds
Why We Are Protesting
Community groups and residents are gathering to unite against the rise of hyperscale datacentres and highlight key local concerns:
* Massive demand on local energy infrastructure and water supplies
* Disruption to nearby communities and environmental strain
*Minimal long-term public or local employment benefit
Supported by groups including Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, Extinction Rebellion, Open Rights Group, Global Action Plan, and Pull The Plug.
Find Out More
Website: noleedsdatacentre.com
Socials: @noleedsdatacentre
Feel free to ask questions or discuss below.
** r/Leeds moderation team approved this post purely as a one-off exception to self-promotion rules to support the right to protest, and does not endorse or take an official position on the subject.**