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Senior Official Warns State's Server Farm Plan Could Cost Lives
A senior Israeli Ministry of Environmental Protection official warns that a state plan to promote server farms could significantly increase air pollution, leading to illness and deaths, and costing the economy billions.
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- 01A senior Israeli official warns state's server farm plan could cause illness, death, and billions in economic damage.
- 02The plan may increase air pollution by over 10%, exacerbating existing health issues from pollution.
- 03Server farms could consume 20% of Israel's electricity by 2035, straining resources.
- 04The proposal could accelerate the depletion of natural gas reserves by two to three years.
- 05Environmental groups demand a holistic review and a greater push for renewable energy.
The plan, which could see server farms consume 20% of Israel's electricity by 2035, also risks depleting natural gas reserves faster and increasing reliance on coal power. Environmental groups are urging a comprehensive review and a greater focus on renewable energy to mitigate the negative impacts.
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