Colorado Data Center Dispute Highlights Gap in Planning Rules and Community Oversight
A proposal for Colorado’s largest data centre in Aurora has sparked debate over planning rules that allow major developments to bypass public…
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Data centre growth puts energy and water tests on city planning agendas
A US report covered by Smart Cities Dive underlines why planners need clearer tests for electricity, water and resilience impacts as data…
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Data-centre power infrastructure raises land-take questions London planners should track
A Planetizen explainer on power-company land powers is not a London case, but it highlights a data gap London readers should watch…
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Public Opposition Mounts Against Data Centre Proliferation
A recent poll indicates widespread public concern regarding the proximity of data centres, with 75% of Americans opposing their development near residential…
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UK Homes with Smart Batteries Could Support Data Centre Power Needs
Developers suggest that aggregated power from residential batteries and smart thermostats could offer a flexible solution to the growing demand from data…
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Las Vegas Data Centre Expansion Gets Green Light Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Clark County has approved a significant data centre expansion project near Las Vegas, prompting officials to consider stricter regulations for future developments.
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Lessons from Nuclear Plant Closures Offer Data Centre Host Communities a Cautionary Tale
As communities across the UK consider hosting hyperscale data centres, a new analysis draws parallels with the socioeconomic impacts of nuclear power…
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Data Centres Exacerbate Urban Heat Islands, Study Finds
New research indicates that data centres contribute to rising temperatures in surrounding neighbourhoods, potentially increasing energy demands for cooling during warmer months.
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Lessons from Nuclear Hubs for Data Centre Communities
Communities considering hosting large data centres can learn valuable lessons from the experiences of areas that have previously hosted nuclear facilities, particularly…
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Seattle Considers Data Centre Moratorium Amidst Public Opposition
The Seattle City Council is debating a one-year moratorium on new data centres, driven by significant public concern over their environmental impact…
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