What are datacentres doing to the places we love? In Slough, I found a bleak answer | John Harris
The UK government plans to triple the number of datacentres in the country, but this growth may come at a cost to local communities and the environment. Datacentres require large amounts of electricity and water, which could lead to increased competition for these resources and potentially limit the development of new homes. This raises concerns about the impact of the tech industry on the UK's housing market and environmental sustainability.
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