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Ross Greer: These giant tech firms are desperate to get their hyperscale data centres approved before the penny drops and the…

On the recordAugust 25, 2026
These giant tech firms are desperate to get their hyperscale data centres approved before the penny drops and the Scottish Government realises what a disaster they would be.
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Ross Greer
Scottish Green Party

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on lobbying efforts for data centres.

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