Petition · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Ban the construction of new AI data centres
Open for signatures
86 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to implement an immediate ban on the construction of any new AI data centres, including approved ones, to protect our people, wildlife, water resources, and environment from the significant and growing impacts of these centres.
We believe their vast demand for water and electricity, contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and continuous industrial noise place an unacceptable burden on communities, wildlife and finite natural resources. We are concerned that expanding this infrastructure risks undermining the UK’s legally binding net zero commitments. The Government should act in the public’s interest by implementing this ban and preventing any avoidable environmental harm before it occurs.
Timeline
| 11 Aug 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
86
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Opened
11 Aug 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 12 Aug 2026.