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MINTReporterreAug 11, 2026
Construction of Europe's largest data center has begun in Île-de-France
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-3.05
Confidence
8/10
Amount
68K CBWD
AI justification
Approval of high-emission, land-intensive data center without binding safeguards undermines climate and biodiversity goals. | The construction of Europe's largest data center represents a significant trade-off between technological advancement and environmental sustainability. While it may bolster digital infrastructure, the project's high energy demands and land artificialization pose substantial risks to climate goals, biodiversity, and agricultural land preservation. The absence of clear miti