Wednesday briefing: What’s behind the global backlash against datacentres?

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In today’s newsletter: Communities from Scotland to India are pushing back against datacentres, warning they threaten energy supplies and the climate

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2026-09-02 05:45 · The Guardian AI
Wednesday briefing: What’s behind the global backlash against datacentres?

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