Proposed data centre would release ‘23 Hiroshima-sized atomic bombs worth of energy’ a day, physicist says

The proposed Wonder Valley data centre in Alberta is projected to release an immense amount of heat waste, equivalent to the energy of 23 Hiroshima-sized atomic bombs each day, according to a physicist's analysis for the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation. This revelation underscores the urgent need for a thorough environmental impact assessment to mitigate potential damage to the boreal forest and surrounding ecosystems. The implications are significant, considering the environmental and community concerns surrounding large-scale data centres and their long-term effects on local biodiversity and climate.