From Australia to Uruguay to Scotland, the resistance to AI data centres is growing: and governments are slowly starting to listen. We’ll continue campaigning alongside communities until the gov takes seriously the need to put people above big tech profits. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Planning permission for new Scottish AI datacentres suspended for up to a year

Scottish parliament brings in strict environmental impact assessments and will delay decisions until national strategy is developed

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Scotland says NO to hyperscale data centres! It's time for a moratorium on data centre development in Scotland - now. Learn more and get involved: www.globaljustice.org.uk/resource/sco...

Communities across Scotland turned out to the Scottish Parliament today to say NO TO HYPERSCALE DATA CENTRES! It's time for a moratorium on data centre development in Scotland now.

Communities across Scotland turned out to the Scottish Parliament today to say NO TO HYPERSCALE DATA CENTRES! It's time for a moratorium on data centre development in Scotland now.

This Thursday: join the protest outside the Scottish parliament against data centres led by communities opposing developments across Scotland. Call on the Scottish government to commit to a moratorium bit.ly/4yfd2NH #AI #datacentre #Scotland #Larbert #Greenock #DataVita #Apertura

Community data centre protest at the Scottish parliament - Global Justice Now

Join communities protesting against data centres in their local area outside the Scottish parliament on the first Thursday after recess. Communities affected by data centre developments are calling fo...

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Strong asks of the Scottish gov by @sccscot.bsky.social including a moratorium on data centres: 'if it’s really Scotland’s Energy, why let foreign-owned big tech companies use huge quantities..for AI data centres that provide little real benefit for anyone, except wealthy investors? bit.ly/4cfUqVj

4 ways that Scottish Government can tackle climate change and improve lives - Stop Climate Chaos Scotland

In early September, the new Scottish Government will unveil their 5-year plan: the Programme for Government. We have written to them, recommending they include policies in these 4 key areas. Several o...

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Thanks for your PQs on this @markruskell.bsky.social @ross-greer.bsky.social @martyndaysnp.bsky.social Gary Bouse Alan Brown @adamharley.bsky.social @clairebakermsp.bsky.social Graham Simpson Julie MacDougall And to the @snp.org's national council for the motion to press pause on AI data centres

"Meaningful economic growth must offer a better quality of life for everyone in Scotland. "That can come from investing in the things that make all of our lives better – not big tech corporations." Our activism manager Jane for @scotnational.bsky.social ✍🏼 www.thenational.scot/politics/264...

This is why you shouldn't believe the data centres hype

AS PROPOSALS for new hyperscale data centres queue up in the Scottish planning system, communities across Scotland are fighting back ...

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Big Tech’s grand promises of jobs and economic growth from data centres fall apart under the lightest scrutiny, writes Jane Herbstritt ✍️ www.thenational.scot/politi...

The movement against the datacentre surge is growing across Scotland 🔥✊🏼 We won't allow Big Tech to profit at the expense of our communities! www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

‘Never seen this level of objection’: Scotland pushes back against datacentre boom

Holyrood ‘inching towards moratorium’ amid concerns over massive proposed developments in Auchtertool and beyond

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"Palestinians are not begging the UK or the world for charity. We are calling for meaningful solidarity. But before both, we are demanding an end to complicity." Brilliant via Omar Barghouti, co-founder of @bdsmovement.bsky.social ✍️🏾 tribunemag.co.uk/2026/07/pale...

Palestinians to Burnham: Do No Harm

The new British Prime Minister’s first obligation towards the Palestinian people is to do no harm – that means ending all forms of complicity in Israel’s grave atrocities, writes Omar Barghouti.

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The SNP set to join the Greens in backing a data centre moratorium in Scotland. What amazing campaign work. Just as in the US, people are rejecting the Tech barons stranglehold on our society. www.thenational.scot/news/2625708...

SNP back calls for temporary ban on AI data centre developments

The SNP will back calls for a temporary ban on AI data centre developments, The National can reveal ...

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Activists across Scotland are fighting back against data centres ✊🏼 Data centres are devastating for our climate, and place Big Tech profits above communities. We need a national moratorium on new data centres now! www.heraldscotland.com/news/2622644...

Communities across Scotland unite to fight AI data centre boom

The Lammermuirs, Larbert, Auchtertool, Dunbar, Hermiston, Gyle, Chapelhall, Hunterston, Lenzie, Irvine. The communities fighting data centres in…

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And Manchester this Saturday! Join us for "This Is Not Inevitable: Standing up to AI and Big Tech" actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve... - AI in war and surveillance - ⁠The climate and environmental impacts of data centres - ⁠How AI is affecting our jobs and the action that trade unions are taking

Global Justice Now Scotland@globaljusticescot.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Our Scotland Resists Big Tech conference in Edinburgh was a powerful day, with workshops on how to resist data centres, to talks on the role of Big Tech in the genocide in Gaza. Together we can build the resistance to Big Tech monopolies - from Scotland to the world ✊🏼

Our Scotland Resists Big Tech conference in Edinburgh was a powerful day, with workshops on how to resist data centres, to talks on the role of Big Tech in the genocide in Gaza. Together we can build the resistance to Big Tech monopolies - from Scotland to the world ✊🏼

Come along to the Scottish parliament between 12.30 and 13.45 tomorrow to talk to MSPs about why you support a national moratorium for AI data centres www.facebook.com/events/28259...

Amazing turn out for @globaljusticescot.bsky.social 's Scotland resists big tech. We don't want these data centers, aye.

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Going to be a good day

Brilliant day of workshops from @globaljusticescot.bsky.social on the growing movement to stop datacentres and oppose Big Tech @globaljusticenow.bsky.social

Global Justice Now Scotland@globaljusticescot.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Not long now until our activism conference on resisting big tech! Our panel, How to Resist a Data Centre will explore what action we can take to stop new data centres in Scotland and what we can learn from data centre resistance globally. Free tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/globa...

This Saturday! Link to free tickets below 👇🏾

Global Justice Now Scotland@globaljusticescot.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Not long now until our activism conference on resisting big tech! Our panel, How to Resist a Data Centre will explore what action we can take to stop new data centres in Scotland and what we can learn from data centre resistance globally. Free tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/globa...

Not long now until our activism conference on resisting big tech! Our panel, How to Resist a Data Centre will explore what action we can take to stop new data centres in Scotland and what we can learn from data centre resistance globally. Free tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/globa...

We're excited to announce that Rebel Tech Alliance will be joining @thecommonweal.bsky.social for a workshop at our Scottish gathering on how to switch away from Big Tech in your personal life. 13 June, Augustine Church. Free event with great speakers, & a free lunch! buytickets.at/globaljustic...

Select tickets – Scotland resists big tech power – Augustine United Church

Scotland resists big tech power – Augustine United Church, Sat 13 Jun 2026 - With: Nick Dearden, Director, Global Justice NowDr Samer Abdelnour, Senior Lecturer at Edinburgh UniversityDr Craig Dalzell...

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📢 Today we launch a new report: A pathway to just trade. Critical minerals are essential to the energy transition. But the UK must secure them without repeating the extractive harms of the past. Endorsed by 28 organisations. Read more: tjm.org.uk/uk-must-avoi...

UK must avoid repeating past extractive harms in race for critical minerals, report warns - Trade Justice Movement

Critical minerals are central to the UK’s energy transition, industrial strategy and economic security. The UK government intends to secure increased access to minerals through new trade agreements. T...

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Scotland Resists Big Tech Power 📆 Sat 13 June, 11-4pm 📍Edinburgh Free! globaljustice.org.uk/scottish-gat... With: @nickdearden.bsky.social Global Justice Now Dr. Samer Abdelnour , Edinburgh University Dr. Craig Dalzell, @thecommongreen.scot @sarahljaffe.bsky.social @rachaelrevesz.bsky.social

Select tickets – Scotland resists big tech power – Augustine United Church

Scotland resists big tech power – Augustine United Church, Sat 13 Jun 2026 - With: Nick Dearden, Director, Global Justice NowDr Samer Abdelnour, Senior Lecturer at Edinburgh UniversityDr Craig Dalzell...

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Prestwick Airport has been repeatedly used by US military aircraft heading to bases across the Middle East and Mediterranean. Reports are that Glasgow is also being used. Call on the First Minister to ban the US military from using Scottish airports -sign the petition bit.ly/4v09jSH

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SCOTLAND RESISTS BIG TECH POWER ✊🏽 Come along to our free summer activism conference! 📍13 June, Edinburgh Including: @nickdearden.bsky.social Dr Samer Abdelnour @thecommongreen.scot @rachaelrevesz.bsky.social Book your tickets now 👇🏼 www.globaljustice.org.uk/event/scotla...

"If Sarwar has any integrity, he will stop listening to the whisperings of oil executives & instead join the cross-party chorus of MPs urging the government to stop this project.” Lauren McDonald, Stop Rosebank. We signed this joint letter to Anas Sarwar asking him to #StopRosebank bit.ly/49yn4iT

Human rights groups blast Anas Sarwar over support for Israel-linked oil field

ANAS Sarwar is facing backlash from climate and human rights groups over his endorsement of the controversial Rosebank oil field ...

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Corporate courts are on the agenda at the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels. Our campaigner @cleodierickard.bsky.social reports back from Santa Marta. #climatejustice #endISDS

If the next government cares about energy security, it must boost efforts into moving us to a fully publicly-owned renewable energy system. New drilling would do little to reduce bills, would likely weaken our energy security and would worsen the climate crisis. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Swinney softens stance on North Sea drilling as oil prices soar

The first minister said energy security should be a primary concern when making decisions on oil and gas projects.

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The UK government needs to call time on corporate courts in trade deals with other countries. Watch and SHARE if you agree!

Global Justice Now@globaljusticenow.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The UK is being sued for potentially BILLIONS by a foreign mining company – and there’s everything at stake. Watch the full film here 👇🏼 www.youtube.com/watch?v=B15Q...

NO TO ROSEBANK ❌ We wrote to the Scottish Government to call on it to oppose the development of the Rosebank oil field and demonstrate it is serious about our climate commitments. We need a clean, secure energy system for the future! www.thenational.scot/news/2596874...

John Swinney urged to oppose approval of Rosebank oil field by climate groups

ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have urged John Swinney to oppose the approval of the Rosebank oil field off the coast of Shetland.

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