Around the world, communities are increasingly concerned about the amount of electricity, water and land these facilities require.
A protest against the ‘Stargate’ data centre project in Saline, Michigan. Local residents fear higher electricity bills and reduced water supplies.
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Digital services and artificial intelligence require ever larger and more numerous data centres. Data explains why these facilities have become so controversial – including in Switzerland.
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