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Hundreds protest Google data centre planned for small Austrian town

Residents are concerned about a lack of transparency around the project and unanswered questions about the cooling systems, water use and their impact on the River Enns.

  • 400 protesters gathered in Kronstorf, Austria, to oppose Google's data centre.
  • 50-hectare facility to open in 2027, creating 100 direct jobs and thousands of indirect roles.
  • Concerns over transparency, environmental impact, and water consumption from cooling systems.

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