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The Real Cost of the Cloud
Data centres are being built at record pace — consuming vast amounts of land, water and electricity, and reshaping communities. We follow the stories, the planning battles and the people affected.
Latest Stories
Virginia Residents Push Back on Google Data Centre Expansion
In the heart of "Data Centre Alley", communities are asking tough questions about power, water and quality of life.
Read Story →News · UKUK Data Centre Boom: 5 Major Approvals This Month
Planning approvals are accelerating across England — and not everyone is happy about it.
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💧 Water Use
How much water do data centres really use? The numbers, explained simply.
🔊 Noise
Cooling fans, generators, transformers — what living near a data centre sounds like.
⚡ Energy
Data centres vs small cities — the electricity comparison that surprises everyone.
Facing a Data Centre Application Near You?
Our community action toolkit walks you through how to respond to a planning application — what to object to, who to contact, and how to make your voice count. Free, practical, no jargon.
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