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Rising Scrutiny Over the Environmental and Social Impact of Data Centers

Public discourse and media coverage are increasingly questioning the rapid expansion of data centers due to their substantial energy consumption and land use. Critics argue that without stricter regulations and sustainable practices, these facilities could strain local resources and ecosystems.

27 Aug, 04:00 — 27 Aug, 04:00
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The GuardianMostly Factual5d ago

Everyone hates datacentres. Do we really need them? – podcast

AI companies have promised us world-shifting technology. But there’s a cost: loud, unsightly datacentres that drain environmental resources. As the government pushes their rapid growth, can local communities do anything to push back? Madeleine Finlay speaks to the Guardian’s global technology reporter Aisha Down about the backlash to datacentres across the UK and around the world For tickets to the Science Weekly live event at the London podcast festival on the future of AI, visit the event p...

By Presented by Madeleine Finlay with Aisha Down; produced by Madeleine Finlay, Joshan Chana and Jacob Liebenberg; sound design by Joel Cox. The executive producer is Elizabeth Cassin

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First report: trinidad-express · 27 Aug, 01:45Full coverage: 2 · 2hWindow: 2h
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trinidad-express27 Aug, 01:45First to report

Beware those data centres - Trinidad Express Newspapers

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The Guardian27 Aug, 04:00Latest update

Everyone hates datacentres. Do we really need them? – podcast

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