Mmastodon EnvironmentEnvironment first seen 6 h ago, last 5 h ago, peak #1
Posts call for strikes on Russian data centre, raising PFAS fears
Original: I'm seeing a few posts about people wanting the russian data center to be "hit several times".. While it might "seem" li
Posts on Mastodon are discussing calls for a Russian data centre to be hit several times in the war. One user pushes back, warning that data centres rely on PFAS chemicals for cooling and other operations, meaning a strike could release toxic 'forever chemicals' with serious environmental and health consequences. The exchange reflects a broader debate over whether military strikes on such infrastructure are justified, or whether the pollution risk outweighs any strategic benefit.
Why now: The war in Ukraine keeps infrastructure targets controversial, and the environmental risk of PFAS pollution gives people a new angle to argue about
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- I'm seeing a few posts about people wanting the russian data center to be "hit several times".. While it might "seem" like a good idea to "bomb a data centre", keep in mind that data centres employ Pfas chemicals in cooling and in other areas for its operation, and that Pfas… · CanvasesByPeter@mementomori.social · 4
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