# Data Centers Heat Up Communities | UK News

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Podcast: [UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829)
Published: 2026-07-25T10:29:17+00:00
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Slough, Europe’s data center capital, is overheating—literally and figuratively—as massive facilities powered by global tech giants raise local temperatures by up to nine degrees during heatwaves, strain the power grid, and drown neighborhoods in a constant hum. Nearby towns like Iver and Potters Bar are bracing for similar developments, with residents fighting to halt construction, citing environmental damage, lack of local jobs, and threats to green spaces—all as the digital world’s hunger for data clashes with community well-being. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ffc5fba5a8a5ca5f

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