In Scotland, people took to the streets due to the construction of data centers.
Thousands of people took to the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland on Saturday to demand an end to the construction of large-scale data centers. The Edinburgh Reporter writes about it.
"A large protest march against the construction of large-scale data centers, attended by approximately 6,000 people, took place on Saturday in Scotland," the report said.
According to the publication, about 6,000 people took to the streets to express their disapproval of the expansion of this type of infrastructure.
The main reasons for the protests were the residents' concerns about the resources and economic stability of the region. People fear that new facilities will lead to a significant increase in electricity prices and deplete the water supply needed to meet the needs of the population and agriculture.
The demonstrators used banners with slogans calling for the protection of nature, the air and the mental health of the citizens. The main demand of the demonstrators was the priority of preserving the ecosystem, agricultural land and energy at a reasonable price over digital infrastructure.
Before that, demonstrations took place in many European cities. In Switzerland, the march degenerated into large riots and clashes with the police. In Germany and France, the demonstrators resorted to open looting, and in Poland they accused Russia of supporting street demonstrations.