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What is the net zero target?
The UK committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, meaning the amount of greenhouse gases emitted must be balanced by those removed from the atmosphere. This target is enshrined in law, making the potential emissions from these data centres a serious concern for the government's environmental commitments.
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