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Why target a data centre?
Data centres like Microsoft's are huge energy consumers, running thousands of servers 24/7. Their environmental impact, particularly their carbon footprint and water usage for cooling, makes them a target for climate activists. Protesters aim to highlight the hidden environmental costs of our digital lives, linking them to global warming concerns.
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