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Fossil vs Future

Fossil vs Future

WHAT ABOUT DATA CENTRES? Powering progress or slowing climate action?

· 40 min · Episode 33

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Demand for digital services has exploded — and with it, the rapid expansion of data centres providing the compute power behind everything from streaming and cloud storage to AI. But this growth could have serious climate consequences.

In this episode, James and Daisy explore the rise of data centres. What exactly are they? Why are they becoming so central to our lives? And how can we guide their future growth to align with our climate goals?

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