I used to live in a quiet area - now a data centre overlooks my garden
With the number of UK data centres set to rise, some communities are concerned about their impact.
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Notable Quotes
"It used to be a nice, quiet area."
— Amanda Young , Activist
"there should be a freeze on the approval of new data centres."
— Zack Polanski , Activist
"They shouldn't just be put up and then worry about the consequences afterwards."
— Sue Elias , Activist
"The data centre planned would be an environmental nightmare both for the wildlife and the local residents."
— Lizzie Bailey , Activist
Key People
Amanda Young is a resident concerned about the impact of a nearby data centre.
Lizzie Bailey is a local resident concerned about the environmental impact of a data centre.
Sue Elias is a campaigner against a proposed data centre in Cardiff.
Leader of the Green party in England and Wales.
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With the number of UK data centres set to rise, some communities are concerned about their impact.
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