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Life in Britain's data centre capital: Constant humming, a straining energy grid and temperatures '2C higher' thanks to 30 sites over one square mile
The data centre capital in Britain faces energy grid strain and a 2°C temperature increase due to 30 sites concentrated over one square mile, as described in the title.
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