Dutch police said they detained 150 to 200 people after protesters entered a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam and clashed with officers. One protester told a local broadcaster that the group was trying to stop construction of the facility. Microsoft said it was aware of the demonstration and respected people’s right to express their views peacefully, but did not condone unlawful or dangerous actions. The environmental impact of data centers is expected to lead to tighter regulation in the United States following the midterm elections, as Democrats pledged to scrutinize projects that consume large amounts of electricity and water.
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