The residents of Auchtertool in Fife are taking a stand against a monster AI data centre that is being proposed to be situated right next to their scenic village.
The proposed data centre is one of the biggest in the world - bigger than their village. And itโs estimated that the 600MW energy consumption with be 20% of Scotland entire energy consumption. Itโs also being situated on beautiful countryside. Fife Council havenโt published an environmental impact report.
This campaign to stop this AI data centre monstrosity in Fife is now receiving huge amounts of media and social media coverage. For once, people power can defeat tech corporations power if this campaign continues to be amplified.
'This is a big issue. Not just for Auchtertool, not just for Fife, not just for Scotland but for the world and we have to make a stand'.
The residents and community of Auchtertool in Fife are campaigning against a monster AI data centre that is being proposed to be situated right next to their scenic village. Itโs now receiving widespread media coverage and has gone viral across social media.
Just look at the size of this proposed monstrosity in the picture attached. The 61-acre site features six AI data halls rising up to 35 metres high. It dwarfs the neighbouring village of Auchtertool. Imagine living next to this?
It is estimated that the 600MW energy consumption with be 20% of Scotland entire energy consumption. Fife Council have yet to publish an environmental impact report.
๐จ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Scotland is facing a massive data centre explosion and most people have no idea.
In a small village in Fife called Auchtertool.
A giant 600 megawatt AI hyperscale data centre called Cato is being proposed on farmland right next to Auchtertool in Fife, just 7 to 8 miles from the existing Queensway Park data centre in Glenrothes.
This monster project will cover around 61 acres, the size of about 35 football pitches.
One project alone using as much electricity every year as half a million Scottish homes, roughly 20% of the entire country's electricity consumption.
These hyperscale AI data centres are popping up across Scotland, sucking up massive amounts of power, water for cooling, and farmland, while we already pay some of the highest energy bills in Europe.
Scotland and its people have become the AI testing ground for the tech bro's
Are you happy with that?
Hopefully you will make a stand against this with me and others like @JamesMelville
Who has been fantastic at highlighting this all week, please have a look at his page.
To oppose this, go to the Fife Council planning portal and submit your objection now.
The application is 26/01243/PPP.
You can also contact your local councillor, your MSP, and your MP to raise concerns about the impact on our grid, bills, and countryside.
Every voice counts.
Ive put all the links in the comments including a MP template letter and planning documents.
Please share this with family and friends.
Thank you
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We are shocked to have been informed of the risk to the Ice Rink at the Time Capsule.
The fact this is even being discussed is an absolute travesty. A rink which is in constant use with many local clubs. Ice hockey, figure skating to name a few.
It is the home rink to our 'wee siblings' at Lanarkshire Lightning Junior Ice Hockey Club.
Please, whether local or just an ice hockey fan from any where in the country who understands the importance of not losing another ice pad - sign this petition and SPREAD THE WORD ๐
https://t.co/HMCQ8QelDd
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