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Quebec launches first data center energy impact map · 1 source tracked

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On September 21, 2026, the Responsible and Sustainable Digital Collective (NRS), the Social Innovation and Digital Culture COlab, and Laval University launched the first-ever map of data centers in Quebec. This initiative aims to detail the energy impacts of these facilities. The project highlights the growing infrastructure required to support digital technologies, including AI. AI

IMPACT Highlights the growing infrastructure and energy demands associated with digital technologies, including AI.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes the launch of a new map detailing the energy impacts of data centers, which can be considered a research output or tool. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Quebec launches first data center energy impact map · 1 source tracked

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Français(FR) · [email protected] ·

    The Responsible and Sustainable Digital Collective (NRS), Social Innovation and Digital Culture COlab, and Laval University launched on September 21, 2026 the to

    Le Collectif numérique responsable et soutenable (NRS), COlab Innovation sociale et culture numérique et l’Université Laval ont lancé ce 21 septembre 2026 la toute première cartographie des centres de données au Québec et leurs impacts énergétiques. 👇🏻 https:// quebec.attac.org/c…

    LINKS quebec.attac.org/cartographie-des-centres… quebec.attac.org/cartographie-des-centres…

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