7 September 2026
Australia’s backdown on data centres allows them to use energy from coal and gas – here’s what that means

Australia’s state and federal leaders have agreed to develop mandatory standards for large data centres. These will regulate how much energy, water and land these facilities use. They will also cover ...
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