Protests against the proliferation of data centers were held in Ireland and Finland

Thousands protested in Dublin against data centers, citing concerns over carbon emissions, water pollution, and noise. They demand a moratorium on new data centers until environmental impacts are assessed. Protesters argue existing centers do not create many jobs and contribute to high electricity prices. In Finland, similar protests occurred, with calls to suspend data center construction due to rapid investment announcements. These demonstrations are part of the broader Stop Dirty Data Centers campaign, which has seen protests across Europe, including arrests in Amsterdam.