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Not enough water for UK’s datacentre plans, trade body says
The UK's datacentre plans may face water shortages, according to a trade body. The water industry criticizes the government's AI growth strategy, citing insufficient water resources for cooling datacentres, which require significant water for cooling systems and electricity.
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