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Google UK Datacenter Faces Local Backlash Over Noise and Light Pollution

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

Residents of Waltham Cross aired grievances at a community meeting about Google's new datacenter, citing poor communication, noise, and light pollution. The tech giant's expansion plans have drawn criticism for lack of transparency and environmental impact. Google has yet to respond to the specific complaints raised by locals.

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While datacenter demand is surging, Google's community engagement appears to have fallen short, highlighting a growing tension between tech infrastructure expansion and local quality of life.
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