Ross urged the First Minister to order an immediate moratorium on all data centre proposals over 50 megawatts, introduce a requirement for all data centres over 50 megawatts to undergo an Environmental Impact Assessment, and a clear definition of 'green data centres' which can be enforced by planning authorities.
Advocating for a moratorium on data centre proposals.
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