Residents urge caution on AI data centers, citing water, noise and energy risks
Ward 4 resident and others told council they support a pause on AI-style data centers and asked staff to fully study environmental impacts — including noise (55–65 dB), water use and grid strain — before any approvals.
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Speakers at the Plymouth Forum urged the council to approach AI‑scale data centers cautiously, saying the installations could impose significant local impacts on water, noise and energy resources.
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