Campaigners have accused Google of refusing to engage with a petition signed by over 54,000 people, who oppose the tech giant's plans to build a large data centre on a wildlife site in Thurrock, Essex.
The petition, organized by local environmental groups, calls on Google to abandon its development plans for the area, which is a designated wildlife site. The campaigners argue that the construction of a data centre would irrevocably damage the local ecosystem and displace protected species.
Details of Google's refusal to meet with representatives or formally respond to the petition's concerns have been highlighted by the groups leading the opposition. They contend that the company's stance disregards the significant public opposition and the ecological value of the proposed development site.