Do we really need gigantic, noisy, water-guzzling datacentres ruining our communities? In this economy? | First Dog on the Moon

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The article critiques the environmental and social impacts of large data centers, highlighting their excessive water and energy consumption and questioning their necessity amid economic challenges. It calls for reconsidering the scale and location of these facilities to mitigate community harm.

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