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UK's net zero targets
The UK has a legal commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This datacentre project, admitting it won't meet these targets, highlights the challenge of balancing economic growth, particularly in tech, with environmental goals. It raises questions about how the UK will achieve its climate promises.
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