Residents near Potters Bar are protesting against a planned data center on 85 acres of green belt land, which they believe will destroy local green spaces. Protestor Fleur Albrecht refers to the land as 'the lungs of London,' arguing that the development will obliterate the visual and natural joys of the area. Community members express frustration over the lack of transparency in the consultation process regarding the development, fearing it poses threats to local schools and significantly impacts the environment through resource consumption.
What they want to do here is a warning to anyone else: if you think you have got green belt and you think it will be there forever, say goodbye to it.
This is the lungs of London. We are so lucky to have this open green space… It's going to affect the enjoyment of coming out here.
One of the biggest worries I have is the consultation process. It hasn't been transparent, it hasn't been open and the vast majority of the people in this community are just finding out that this is happening after it has been approved.
From the information that I do know about data centres, I do know they use incredible amounts of resources for their cooling systems, be it water or energy.
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