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Proposed London Data Centre Could Produce Carbon Emissions Equivalent to 27,000 Flights

21 Ağustos 2026The Guardian

A proposed datacentre in north Ockendon, London, is projected to emit over 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, which is comparable to the emissions from 27,000 flights to New York. The East Havering Data Centre Campus (EHDCC) would occupy 218 hectares of green belt land and is positioned to be one of Europe…
Despite claims from its developer, Digital Reef, that the project presents a sustainable opportunity, planning documents indicate it would conflict with the UK's net zero targets.
The UK government has set ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions, aiming for net zero by 2050. The construction of large datacentres, which require substantial energy and resources, poses a challenge to these goals.
The development of the East Havering Data Centre Campus raises significant concerns regarding its environmental impact, particularly in light of the UK's commitment to achieving net zero emissions. The scale of carbon emissions associated with the datacentre underscores the tension between technological advancement…

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This article is based on planning documents and statements from the developer, and further assessments may alter the projected environmental impact.