@eeb_europe: The European Commission has just opened a call for tenders to build seven AI gigafactories in the EU. These big projects could soon benefit from a “strategic” label, allowing them to bypass legal nature protection requirements before getting permission to build – potentially leading to rushed, low-quality environmental assessments. To be clear – environmental assessments aren’t a nice-to-have or unnecessary paperwork. They help protect: your water ecosystems and protected species your health and safety taxpayers from expensive clean-up costs There are already too many examples of reckless fast-tracked projects harming entire communities. Nature and people need strong laws. Right now, they need your voice. Add your name to protect our nature laws: www.handsoffnature.eu (link in bio) #ai #datacenters #climatechange