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At the (data) centre of the problem  Undercover at the Data Centre Conference Big Tech data centres could use as much water as a small town, as well as huge amounts of energy from our grid. It’s got everyone talking and some political parties have been trying to ban them.…

#FacingUpToFacebook I never cease to be amazed and moved by this community. In November, some of our youngest Uplift members took on not only this Government but one of the most powerful companies in the world, Facebook. They were furious that Facebook and Instagram bosses knowingly put the mental and…

  As our children have returned to schools and colleges, and Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed further, it is with a mixture of hope and apprehension that we head into Autumn. However we are feeling right now, fair play to all of us for the thousands of actions that we’ve taken…

Amidst all the flurry of people-powered campaigning, it’s easy to forget to appreciate those in our 350,000-strong community who start petitions through MyUplift.  This is the first in a series of chats with our members who’ve sparked campaigns on issues they’re passionate about.  First up is Caroline Cumming, who started…

Everyone should have the right to manage their periods with dignity and good hygiene. But lots of people in Ireland miss school because of feeling shamed and uncomfortable about their periods - and many struggle to buy pads, tampons or reusable period products. Something as fundamental to our wellbeing as…

At the height of the pandemic, when many felt powerless - we came together to protect our local communities. Local County and City Councils make lots of important decisions about what happens in our counties - everything from how many public homes get built, to how parks and wildlife are…