Hundreds Protest Planned Norwich Data Centre Near Nature Reserve

At a glance

Hundreds of people protested in Norwich, England, against a planned 150MW data centre near a nature reserve. The developer, Norwich Apex, says the project will protect the environment and create jobs, but critics worry about wildlife, trees and noise.

Key points

• The planned Norwich Apex data centre would use 150MW of power, supplied by offshore wind.
• Protesters worry it could harm Marston Marshes and other wildlife areas near the Keswick site.
• The developer says it will plant over 15,000 trees and about a mile of hedgerow.
• Critics doubt new saplings can replace mature trees and fear low-frequency humming will drive away insects and animals.

Why it matters

Large data centres use a lot of energy and land, so local disputes like this show how AI infrastructure can clash with nature and communities.

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