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Scotland votes down datacentre moratorium but introduces environmental checks


Green party north of the border had urged parliament to support a pause on development of new tech facilities, but members have instead backed a formal assessment of potential impact Members of the Scottish Parliament have voted down a motion brought forward by the Green party to halt the con

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