Ireland is a data centre 'cautionary tale'. This is the impact on locals (opens original article in a new tab)

Ireland's rapid data centre growth has led to increased electricity consumption, environmental concerns, and financial burdens on residents, prompting calls for stricter regulations.

• Ireland's data centres consume 21% of the country's electricity, projected to rise to 30% by 2030.
• Residents report environmental and financial impacts, including higher electricity costs and landscape changes.
• UN report warns of data centres' global energy and water consumption, comparable to nations.