Thousands expected to join march against AI data centres in Edinburgh
Campaigners have announced a mass march against AI data centres for Edinburgh on Saturday 14th November, with thousands of people expected to join.
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Energy bills predicted to rise a further 16%
The latest warning about further energy bill rises must “shock politicians into action” and speed the transition away from fossil fuels, say climate campaigners Cornwall Insights are predicting household energy…
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‘Depressing’ debate about opening Rosebank & Jackdaw field
Climate campaigners said it was “depressing” to see politicians debate opening the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields instead of talking about climate solutions to help cut bills. Burning oil and gas…
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Politicians dilute motion calling for moratorium on AI data centres
Politicians have failed to reject data centre plans, fuelled by the greed of big tech, rather than to protect the people of Scotland.
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Environmental impact requirement for data centres progress but “not enough”
Environmental Impact Assessments are necessary but not enough to support fair decision making on data centre plans.
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MSPs urged to halt AI data centres
The Scottish Parliament vote this week is a chance for MSPs to show they are “on the side of their communities” rather than big tech firms
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Scottish Government urged to ‘take ownership’ of renewables transition
Campaigners say that the Scottish Government must adopt a more “interventionist” approach to the renewable energy market and learn from how poorly oil companies have treated workers and the planet in recent years.
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£2 bus fare cap is ‘sticking plaster’
Transport campaigners have welcomed the £2 fare cap for buses in Glasgow and West of Scotland but said that it was “little more than a sticking plaster” on a broken system.
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Jackdaw: UK Government must not cave to fossil fuel company lobbying
Burning the fossil fuels from Jackdaw will worsen extreme climate impacts like the deadly Nepal floods and UK heatwaves.
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