Global Action Plan

Our #StopDirtyDataCentres campaign is going international! Across Europe, communities are joining forces calling for a moratorium on large data centres until we can ensure they'll serve people and planet, not private greed. Join us on 6-7 November. Head to stopdirtydatacentres.eu for more.

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Clean Air Night is moving to 17th November! With winter just around the corner, we’re calling on health and air quality organisations to help raise awareness about the health harms of wood burning. Sign-up to our newsletter to hear more: globalactionplan.org.uk/contact#sign...

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28 Aug

The Greens are calling for a pause on new data centres over their water and energy demands. The move comes after @globalactionplan.bsky.social found that 84% of proposed sites are in water-stressed areas—or projected to be by 2040. buff.ly/CdFpBt0

bbc.co.ukGreens call for temporary ban on new data centresZack Polanski wants stricter rules to limit the use of water and energy by data centres for AI.

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Tribune

@tribunemagazine.bsky.social

13 Aug

The government has dismissed local objections and approved a data centre in the middle of our community. We’re fighting back.

tribunemag.co.ukBrick Lane Needs Social Housing, Not a Data CentreThe government has dismissed local objections and approved a data centre in the middle of our community. We’re fighting back.

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Caroline Lucas

@carolinelucas.bsky.social

31 July

Half the country officially in drought - the 3rd in 5 years. Fires raging across Europe. Battles being fought over AI data centres, New episode of *When Nature Becomes A Security Threat*,my podcast series for @therestpolitics.bsky.social, out now. It couldn’t be more timely. Pls do give a listen

podcasts.apple.comData Centres vs. Drinking Water: What Matters To Us Most?Podcast Episode · The Rest Is Politics · 30 July · 16min

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Caroline Lucas

@carolinelucas.bsky.social

31 July

Shocking to discover designating AI data centres as “National Critical Infrastructure” means water companies are prohibited from restricting water to them even in times of drought. Households will lose water first. Thanks to @olliehayes.bsky.social at @globalactionplan.bsky.social for joining me

podcasts.apple.comData Centres vs. Drinking Water: What Matters To Us Most?Podcast Episode · The Rest Is Politics · 30 July · 16min

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Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment

@granthamicl.bsky.social

15 June

🎬 NOW LIVE: Inside Story: The fight to clean up London’s air We’re delighted to share our latest #InsideStory documentary, where we go inside the fight to clean up London’s air. [1/3]

8 July

Thanks to every single one of you who wrote to your local councillor in the lead up to this year’s #CleanAirDay! Want to see if your councillor has signed the pledge? Check out our list of councillors who’ve signed the pledge at: www.cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-day/councillors

cleanairhub.org.ukTake Action for Clean Air DayThis Clean Air Day (18 June 2026), call on your councillor to champion clean air in your local community.

8 July

If your councillor has not signed the pledge, it’s not too late to email your them! Go to www.cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-day to call on your councillor to become a Clean Air Champion.

cleanairhub.org.ukHas your councillor signed up to become a local Clean Air Champion?This Clean Air Day (18 June 2026), call on your councillor to champion clean air in your local community.

8 July

Thank you to every local councillor who has signed the pledge and joined the movement of local leaders working to improve people’s health and reduce inequalities by creating healthy, connected, low carbon communities where people can breathe clean air.

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Mums for Lungs

@mumsforlungs.bsky.social

1 July

Councillors - please join us and @globalactionplan.bsky.social at Friday's lunchtime webinar to learn about #AirPollution and how you can collaborate with your communities to deliver clean air. Friday 3rd, 12:30pm for a speedy 45 minutes! Sign up here 👇.

globalactionplan.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Local Clean Air Champions Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.Join Global Action Plan and Mums for Lungs at a 45 minute webinar on Friday 3rd July to learn more about what it means to be a local clean air champion! This webinar will provide an opportunity for c...

24 June

This report demonstrates that action on clean air works. With the Mayor’s support and Londoners taking action by walking and cycling, we are seeing a reduction in air pollution and are experiencing the health benefits as a result. However, the job is not yet done. #CleanAir #Airpollution

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan@london.gov.uk

Estimated annual deaths associated with air pollution in London reduced by around 40% between 2019 and 2024.  Real change is possible.

@mineshparekh.bsky.social

24 June

While we celebrate the progress made, we must remember that there is no safe level of air pollution and all levels of government must continue working towards World Health Organisation guidelines being reached across the UK.

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Owen Espley (he/him)

@owenespley.bsky.social

23 June

"I am calling on every major AI company to measure and publicly disclose the full environmental impact of its systems" UN Sec. Gen Antonio Guterres backs @globalactionplan.bsky.social's call for transparency on data centres' env. footprint. Add your name: globalactionplan.org.uk/big-tech/cli...

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Cllr Minesh Parekh 🌹

thestar.co.ukHere's why I believe clean air is a class issueIn the 1860s, a Sheffield fork grinder of twenty-one could only expect to live another fourteen years. Shattering grindstones accounted for some of those early deaths, but they were a minority. Most o...

Today is #CleanAirDay. I’ve written for @thestar.co.uk about how those looking to scrap clean air measures are viewing working class lives as expendable. www.thestar.co.uk/your-world/h...

eventbrite.co.ukMike Berners Lee - 'A Climate of Truth'Mike will discuss the polycrisis, drawing on his book 'A Climate of Truth' and the National Emergency Briefing, with hopeful concern.

22 June

We still have some tickets available! Join us in Sheffield this Wednesday evening with @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social and @mikebernerslee.bsky.social! Tickets are free but registration is essential. Secure your spot today 👇

19 June

And that’s a wrap on #CleanAirDay 2026! Thank you to every single one of you who got involved this year. In particular, we’d like to thank our funders cleanairfund.bsky.social, Net Zero Scotland, and Philips UK, for making this year’s Clean Air Day possible.

We were delighted to be joined by Breathe London award winners, councillors, parliamentarians, businesses, and clean air groups at Clean Air Fund's #CleanAirDay parliamentary event this afternoon, sponsored by Liz Twist. Thank you to everyone who joined us today! #BreatheLondon #CleanAirDay

In preparation for #CleanAirDay, Dr Malcolm White, our Senior Clean Air Specialist, journeyed to Whips Cross Hospital yesterday to deliver an air pollution training to early career Resident Doctors working at Barts NHS Trust. #BreatheLondon #CleanAirDay

The aim of ‘Breathe London’ is to promote and improve public access to accurate, reliable air quality data, and empower local communities to take action on air pollution by providing them with the necessary tools, resources and support.

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Malcolm walked the staff through the air quality data from the Breathe London sensor at Whips Cross Hospital and showed the doctors how they can integrate air quality data from across London (available on the Breathe London website) into patient care. Head to www.breathelondon.org to find out more.

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C40 Cities

@c40cities.bsky.social

We asked mayors: what’s one item that best represents your idea of a liveable, resilient, and sustainable city? Their answers show how climate action delivers cleaner air, stronger communities, and a better quality of life. What item would you choose? #CleanAirDay #WCS2026

In honour of #CleanAirDay, we joined the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea at Holy Trinity School yesterday afternoon for an assembly on air pollution and to walk the class through their Breathe London sensor.

It was also fantastic to see the efforts of the school to reduce air pollution in their community through their implementation of various initiatives including a School Street that restricts cars from driving near the school at drop off and pick up, wig–wag lights and an anti-idling banner!

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The aim of Breathe London is to promote and improve public access to accurate, reliable air quality data, and empower local communities to take action on air pollution by providing them with the necessary tools, resources and support. Head to www.breathelondon.org to find out more.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan

@london.gov.uk

We’ve made incredible progress on cleaning up London’s air, but the fight isn’t over. This Clean Air Day, we’re committing an additional £6m to help boroughs further improve air quality locally.

It’s Clean Air Day today! Cleaning up the air benefits all of us and right now, newly elected councillors across the UK are deciding what changes to deliver for your community. Call on your councillor this #CleanAirDay: www.cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-day

16 June

Reducing levels of harmful air pollution in our communities will have immediate health benefits for all of us. With #CleanAirDay only two days away, take action and join people across the country calling on local councillors to commit to cleaning up the air: cleanairday.org.uk

Today we joined Save Brick Lane, Pull the Plug and Nijjor Manush outside the SXSW festival at the Truman brewery to say #StopDirtyDataCentres.

SXSW is a huge tech festival celebrating the future of AI, being held at the very site where a data centre is being proposed despite the local community crying out for social housing to be built instead.

globalactionplan.org.ukStop Dirty Data CentresThe unchecked expansion of AI data centres in the UK is jeopardising climate goals, threatening water security, and contradicting local community needs. Add your voice to the petition now to put a sto...

Data centres are being proposed at the expense of local communities across the country, putting a massive strain on water and power supplies as well as delaying much needed housing projects. Sign our petition to #StopDirtyDataCentres www.globalactionplan.org.uk/stop-dirty-data-centres

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Steve Andrews The Bard of Ely

@bardofely.bsky.social

I just signed a @globalactionplan.bsky.social petition: Stop Dirty Data Centres. Sign here: www.globalactionplan.org.uk/stop-dirty-d...

3 June

Air pollution is the biggest environmental risk to our health. Right now, your councillor is deciding what changes to deliver for your community. This #CleanAirDay, write to them and ensure clean air is on their agenda: cleanairday.org.uk

28 May

Air pollution affects everyone’s health. Right now, councillors across the country are deciding what changes to deliver for their community. This #CleanAirDay, write to your local councillor to ensure clean air is on their agenda: cleanairday.org.uk

25 May

We're partnering with Sheffield Halam University to host renowned author, Professor Mike Berners-Lee for his upcoming talk ‘A Climate of Truth’. This event is FREE to attend, but registration is essential. Secure your ticket today so that you don't miss out! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mike-berne...

25 May

Mike will draw on his latest book ‘A Climate of Truth’ and his work as Chair of the National Emergency Briefing to discuss the systemic challenges facing humanity and what can be done as we accelerate into a polycrisis of climate, food security, biodiversity, pollution, inequality, and more.

theguardian.comEngland must harvest rainfall and take action on water usage, Lords warnWithout urgent intervention England faces water shortages of 5bn litres a day by 2055, peers tell government

21 May

Without urgent action, the UK faces severe water shortages in the coming years, yet the government is still committed to the expansion of one of the most water-intensive industries in the modern economy – hyperscale AI data centres.

21 May

Currently, data centre operators are not required to disclose their water usage, which means this rapidly expanding sector is not accurately factored into Government risk planning. We must apply the brakes before it’s too late. Add your name to our petition today to #StopDirtyDataCentres

20 May

Air pollution affects everyone’s health. Right now, councillors across the country are deciding what changes to deliver for their community. Together, we can ensure clean air is on the agenda. This Clean Air Day, call on your councillor to champion clean air in your community: cleanairday.org.uk

30 Apr

Today our team stood outside Drax’s AGM in central London to protest the use of dirty energy to power massive AI data centres. Sign the petition today to stop Big Tech’s dangerous deals with dirty energy: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st... #StopDirtyDataCentres

29 Apr

There's only 2 hours left to have your donations doubled by @biggive.bsky.social to help us fight back against Big Tech’s AI data centres being built at the expense of people and planet. Chip in today to double your impact! #StopDirtyDataCentres donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

donate.biggive.orgStop Dirty Data Centres: The Real Cost of AI – Big GiveBig tech and AI are harming society and our planet. Behind every chatbot, deep fake and nudified teen photo are …

24 Apr

Yesterday we celebrated a major win for our legal challenge, when the developer of a planned hyperscale data centre accepted that it must be subject to binding environmental conditions. But there are still over 100 data centres in planning across the country, which is why we need your help:

donate.biggive.orgStop Dirty Data Centres: The Real Cost of AI – Big GiveBig tech and AI are harming society and our planet. Behind every chatbot, deep fake and nudified teen photo are …

24 Apr

There are only 5 days left to have your donations to #StopDirtyDataCentres DOUBLED by @biggive.bsky.social Every contribution helps us pursue further legal action and support local communities going up against Big Tech’s vast financial resources and power. Donate today!

22 Apr

Want to double your support to #StopDirtyDataCentres? This Earth Day, @biggive.bsky.social are matching every donation we receive to help us fight back against Big Tech’s AI data centres being built at the expense of people and planet. Donate today via: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

21 Apr

New research estimates that 84% of proposed data centres are located in areas that are already water stressed or face imminent risks to water supply. Join us in calling on the Government for a moratorium on AI data centre construction. Add your name: globalactionplan.org.uk/stop-dirty-data-centres

21 Apr

While households, farmers and local authorities are being urged to reduce water use and prepare for scarcity, a highly water-intensive digital infrastructure is being actively promoted as a national priority. #StopDirtyDataCentres

21 Apr

Communities across the UK are fighting to have their concerns about AI data centres heard but are being drowned out by big tech lobbyists who hold the ear of government. Every name added to the petition makes it harder for the UK Government to ignore. #StopDirtyDataCentres

20 Apr

When adults avoid the topic of climate change – whether through discomfort or a fear of getting it wrong - children fill in the gaps themselves, often with anxiety and misinformation. Climate change is not a separate issue to safeguarding. #teaching #sustainability #education

20 Apr

Young people are aware of climate change and are often trying to understand this complex and uncertain topic without the required space or support to process it, intensifying risks to their mental health and wellbeing.