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Google's plan to build a 50-hectare 'energy-gobbling' AI data centre on farmland in Austria has sparked fury. The project has drawn public anger over land use and energy consumption concerns.

Sophie Cunningham, a WNBA star, posted on X questioning how to save farmland and stop data centers, angering both political left and right. The post went viral with 8 million views, sparking debates about rural America, tech influence, and environmental priorities.

Heavy rains and slow-moving storms continued to drench South Texas, causing a tornado in San Antonio. The storms washed out roads and farmland and prompted dozens of high-water rescues in the region.

A £3 billion data centre is set to be built on 145 acres of farmland in a small Kent village, which will significantly impact the area.

Solar arrays cover less than one-seventh of 1% of Ohio’s prime farmland, according to a recently released map. Renewable energy opponents frequently attempt to block or limit utility-scale solar installations in agricultural areas despite the minimal land use.

Cosan sold 1.85 billion reais (approximately $345 million) worth of Brazilian farmland to reduce its significant debt. The sale is part of efforts to address financial challenges at Rubens Ometto's group.

Indian Cane Power Ltd., owned by S.S. Mallikarjun, is accused of forcibly taking over farmland in Vijayapura to set up sugar factories, according to farmers.

Texas's environmental regulator will hold a public hearing on June 15 to discuss proposed rules for reusing treated fracking wastewater on farmland. The rules aim to address how toxic wastewater can be reused in agricultural settings.

Hunger is increasingly being weaponized in conflicts, with over 20,000 documented incidents of 'food-related violence' since 2018. Attacks include strikes on markets, farmland, and food distribution systems, with 1,261 attacks on markets and 863 incidents targeting food aid workers and infrastructure.

Young tropical forests regrowing on farmland can recover significant biodiversity and species richness within 30 years, offering hope for reversing biodiversity losses. This finding highlights the potential of natural regeneration in conservation efforts, suggesting that ecological recovery is achievable even in degraded landscapes.