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Britain's data centre hellscape beckons: Humming warehouses which dwarf the countryside use enough energy to power 10,000 homes and draw on water supplies...and one could be coming next door to you
Britain's data centres are described as energy-intensive facilities consuming power equivalent to 10,000 homes and straining water supplies, with potential new sites being built near residential areas. The article highlights concerns about their environmental and resource impacts.
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