Rising Temperatures: Datacentres Blamed for 'Heat Island Effect' A growing body of research indicates that massive datacentres are having a profound impact on local climate conditions, with temperatures in their immediate vicinity skyrocketing by as much as 9C. The community surrounding the largest datacentre park in Europe is feeling the brunt of this phenomenon, with residents and business owners describing the scorching summer heat as unbearable. In Slough, a town situated near the massive datacentre complex, the heat has become so intense that it's causing discomfort and even pain for those who venture outdoors. As one local store manager described, the heat is like a physical assault on the body, leaving people feeling pinched and burned. With the heat island effect set to worsen in the coming years, concerns are growing about the long-term consequences for public health and the environment. Continue reading to learn more about this alarming trend.
Emerging research suggests datacentres create a heat island effect, pushing up temperatures in the immediate vicinity by as much as 9C The community living next to the largest datacentre park in Europe say the scorching summer heat has grown unbearable.On days like Wednesday, said Nabeel Nawaz, the store manager of a Chaiiwala franchise in the centre of Slough, the heat is like something “pinching your body and burning your skin”. Continue reading...
