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LaRocque said the decision is baffling, citing concerns over rising electricity demand, massive water consumption and air pollution linked to AI data centres.
“Vancouver is in the middle of a housing crisis and water shortage,” he said. “These centres will use more heat and water — it seems counterintuitive to me.”
In BC, absolutely not. They will be powered by BC Hydro just like everything else. This is simply just a bunch of Fear Mongering.