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Ireland’s datacentres overtake electricity use of all urban homes combined | The Guardian
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Every time there is a power shortage, they tell residential customers they are being wastrels and should turn their lights off...
Same for water.
Well yeah, because industry generates wealth while people's homes and comforts do not.
Not saying its right of course.