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Tech Won't Save Us
The Environmental Impact of Ireland's Data Centers
This chapter explores the substantial energy and water consumption of data centers in Ireland, highlighting their overwhelming impact on the national grid. It delves into the shift of renewable energy towards these facilities and critiques the broader implications of their operations, including issues like 'dark data' and industry wastefulness.
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