Hamilton considers first Canadian data centre moratorium to review environmental regulations

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Hamilton is considering a data centre development pause, potentially the first in Canada, to review regulations. The city council supported a motion for the moratorium to allow staff to assess existing rules and identify potential improvements for data centre governance. This move comes amid growing concerns about the environmental impact of data centres, particularly their high water and energy consumption, accelerated by AI development.


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