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The UK is racing to build hundreds of new data centers, sparking fierce local resistance as massive industrial hubs threaten rural landscapes and historic villages. From Norfolk’s seven-acre site—equivalent to powering 10,000 homes—to fast-tracked projects in Kent bypassing local councils, communities are fighting back against noise, traffic, and environmental damage. While developers promise jobs and economic growth, figures like BBC’s Jake Humphrey argue these facilities don’t belong in nature reserves. As the digital age demands more power, Britain faces a defining clash: progress versus preservation.

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