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AI Data Centers Spark Pollution Protest
2 Oct
Summary
- Protesters gathered at Gandhi statue opposing AI data centers.
- Concerns raised over air pollution and environmental protection.
- NGO urges protection of natural resources and coastal ecosystems.
On Gandhi Jayanti, members of Green Visakha staged a protest at the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation's Gandhi statue. The demonstration was in opposition to proposed artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. Protesters voiced serious concerns about potential air pollution and the overall environmental protection of the region.
The environmental NGO presented representations outlining their demands to the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) Chairman and other officials. They implored the government to prioritize the protection of natural resources, vital drinking water sources, and sensitive coastal ecosystems. A key demand was ensuring strict compliance with existing environmental regulations.
Furthermore, the group highlighted apprehensions regarding the prospective impact of these AI data centers on land use, water availability, and the livelihoods of local fishing communities. Their activism underscores a commitment to ecological preservation against industrial development.
