Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres
The Green Party in the UK is calling for a moratorium on new data center approvals due to concerns over their high energy and water consumption. The government opposes the move, citing risks to national security and economic investment.
Why it matters
The debate reflects the growing tension between the infrastructure needs of the AI-driven digital economy and environmental sustainability goals.
Image caption, Zack Polanski visits the site of a proposed data centre in East London
The article focuses on the Green Party's environmental critique, though it includes the government's counter-argument.
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