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Data centre could threaten rare species, says charity

Data centre could threaten rare species, says charity
BBC Science Tuesday 15 September 2026, 12:51 UTC 1 min read
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Incredibly rare habitats would be destroyed, the Essex Wildlife Trust warns.

Incredibly rare habitats would be destroyed, the Essex Wildlife Trust warns.
the Essex Wildlife Trust (ORG)
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