Gerry McGoverngerrymcgovern@mastodon.green
Sep 10, 2026, 10:43 AMData centre boom could lift e-waste load 10-fold, increase “forever chemical” risks
“Data centres, with their elevated airflow velocities, thermal cycling, chemically treated cooling systems, and frequent equipment replacement, may mobilise contaminants into the environment."
“However, they are often overlooked as sources of chemical emissions, leading to inadequate environmental monitoring and research.”