Climate claims stir debate as AWS pushes dublin data center plans

AWS plans to build three data centers in northwest Dublin, but a fresh appeal from environmental groups now puts the project under review. While Fingal County Council granted approval, final judgment lies with An Coimisiún Pleanála. Planning consultants for AWS argue the project includes strong mitigation measures and won’t harm the climate. Still, concerns continue to rise as Ireland weighs the long-term impact of large-scale data infrastructure.