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South AfricaSouth African civil society resists data center expansion over resource consumption
Civil society in South Africa is pushing back against the expansion of data centers, citing concerns over their high consumption of electricity, water, and land resources.
Background
South Africa faces ongoing challenges in balancing economic development with environmental sustainability. The country grapples with energy and water scarcity, while also seeking to attract investment and modernize its infrastructure. This often leads to tensions between industrial growth and resource conservation efforts.
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South African civil society pushes back against data center expansion
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There is a strong pushback from civil society against data center expansion, citing concerns about resource strain.
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