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Scotland Considers Moratorium on New Data Centers

Scotland follows Ireland in reevaluating the social legitimacy of data centers.

A proposed massive data center project in Scotland has sparked controversy and led to the adoption of a one-year moratorium on new data center installations.

This move comes after Ireland’s recent decision to reevaluate the social legitimacy of data centers, highlighting growing concerns about the environmental and social impact of these facilities.

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