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Climate warning

Data Centres Consuming Irish Energy

Ireland is powering data centres and sacrificing it's own renewable energy goals to win big Data contracts. The Irish people know what's going on. Climate Warning to Simon Harris and the Irish Government.
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/charted-big-tech-uses-more-electricity-than-entire-countries/#google_vignette


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  • Jane Wangui

    14 w

    The relevant government ought to prioritize what is more important to the citizens before they destroy their nation.

    • rosebellendiritu

      24 w

      Ireland needs to rethink about the kind of deals that are important to them and do away with those that are not important.

      5
      • Rashid Kamau

        24 w

        Ireland should implement policies that encourage data centers to use renewable energy sources.

        1
        • Sarah Chabane

          24 w

          This is not good, Ireland needs to adopt more sustainable solutions

          5
          • Markus Lutteman

            24 w

            These data centers need to be built, placed, and maintained in a much more efficient way. Just one example: These data centers are generating enormous amounts of heat, which which could easily be reused to heat up industries or nearby residential areas. But currently, this heat is just wasted.

            7
            • walter lungayi

              24 w

              They should Balance technological advancement with environmental impact. These facilities strain local energy supplies and challenge the country’s commitment to renewable energy goals.

              1

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