Listen "Australia is building more data centres. What does that mean for communities nearby?"
Episode Synopsis
Online banking. Social media scrolling. Streaming your favourite TV show. These everyday digital activities rely on massive, physical data centres that operate 24/7 - and use significant amounts of water and energy.Australia is building more of them, but what do these resource-hungry facilities mean for communities nearby? We hear about the push for tougher planning controls and greater community input.
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