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Environmental groups are calling for a moratorium on new data centre developments due to concerns about their impact on energy grids, water supplies, and the environment. The Conservation Council in the ACT is particularly concerned about the potential massive expansion of data centres before proper checks and balances are in place. In Nova Scotia, protests have erupted over a proposed AI data centre in Cape Breton, with concerns about its environmental impact and energy consumption. The project, expected to draw 95 megawatts of electricity in its first phase, has faced backlash from residents worried about its potential impact on the environment and on power rates. In Dublin, around 2,000 people protested against data centres, citing environmental and climate concerns, and calling for a moratorium on new developments until their full impact can be properly assessed.
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