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POWER GUZZLERS OP-ED: Approved in the dark — the hidden environmental toll of SA’s data centre boom

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POWER GUZZLERS OP-ED: Approved in the dark — the hidden environmental toll of SA’s data centre boom
Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick7 mins ago
POWER GUZZLERS OP-ED: Approved in the dark — the hidden environmental toll of SA’s data centre boom
As South Africa’s data centre boom accelerates, civil society groups are petitioning the SAHRC for strict regulation and transparency before unmonitored facilities strain local water, land, and energy grids.
The Times
The Times10 hrs ago
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Business Insider
Business Insider🏁 first to report2 days ago
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