The Age
·general
·3 hours ago
Politicians urge halt to new data centres amid environmental concerns
Data centres, like those operated by Equinix in Melbourne, are vital to online activities but face increasing scrutiny due to their environmental impact. Prominent politicians in the U.S., including Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, advocate for halting new developments as concerns rise about water and electricity consumption. The expansion of AI technologies drives demand for these controversial facilities.
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