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Don't let data centres become a national pariah. One day, they might save us all

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What we know
Data centres should only be allowed if they meet high environmental standards and are located in the right places, but it’s clear we need them
Story timeline
Reports grouped into this story, earliest first. Exact repeats from the same outlet are collapsed.
- First reported by ABC Australia
Tech giant shares plunge 40pc after delays to Melbourne data centre
- New development reported by ABC News
Most Americans say AI is bad for society, oppose more data centers: Poll
- New development reported by Ars Technica
Judge rejects Trump’s wild claim EPA can dismiss data center pollution lawsuits
- New development reported by The Verge
- New development reported by Channel NewsAsia Latest
Besi's quarterly orders beat expectations as AI data centre demand stays strong
- New development reported by NPR News
- New development reported by New York Times Homepage
- New development reported by NBC News Top Stories
Final Michigan Senate debate takeaways and rural America’s data center boom: Morning Rundown
- New development reported by CBS News
- New development reported by Phys.org Breaking News
Shrinking iron films strengthens laser-driven demagnetization
- New development reported by The Scotsman
Don't let data centres become a national pariah. One day, they might save us all
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- The ScotsmanDon't let data centres become a national pariah. One day, they might save us all
- Phys.org Breaking NewsShrinking iron films strengthens laser-driven demagnetization
- CBS NewsNasdaq dives 750 points as investors reassess AI spending
- The New York TimesHow the A.I. Boom Is Driving Up Sales of Gray Paint
- NBC News Top StoriesFinal Michigan Senate debate takeaways and rural America’s data center boom: Morning Rundown
- NPRSee how Big Tech is transforming Spain's landscape
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- Channel NewsAsia LatestBesi's quarterly orders beat expectations as AI data centre demand stays strong
- The VergeData centers could erase decades of air quality gains
- Ars TechnicaJudge rejects Trump’s wild claim EPA can dismiss data center pollution lawsuits
- ABC NewsMost Americans say AI is bad for society, oppose more data centers: Poll