Indonesians Protest Data Centres Amid Water Shortages
Residents in Batam, Indonesia, protest data centres, citing water shortages and disruptions to daily life, as the region faces a drought exacerbated by El Nino.
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Residents in Batam, Indonesia, protest data centres, citing water shortages and disruptions to daily life, as the region faces a drought exacerbated by El Nino.
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