Renewable investors back Australia's data centre boom despite backlash over grid and fossil fuel concerns
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Nick Toscano
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Major renewable energy investors are backing Australia's data centre boom, arguing it can be powered by clean energy and support net-zero goals. This puts them at odds with community and environment campaigners who warn the facilities' massive electricity and water demands will strain the grid and prolong fossil fuel reliance. The article presents the emerging conflict between industry support and growing public backlash over dozens of planned data centres.
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colliding with a growing backlash from community and environment campaigners who fear the power-hungry facilities will destabilise the grid
extend the nation's reliance on harmful fossil fuels
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