Policy · 2h ago
Activists Attack Microsoft Datacenter with Acid Balloons
Extinction Rebellion activists threw acid-filled balloons at a Microsoft datacenter construction site in Amsterdam, targeting concrete and steel. The group claimed responsibility for the attack, which caused damage to the structure. Microsoft has not yet commented on the incident or potential delays.
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While the protest highlights growing tensions over datacenter energy use, direct property damage risks alienating public support and invites legal crackdowns.
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