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Data centres are large physical structures housing delicate machinery . It ’ s vital to consider every environmental factor that may influence its operation . This covers plans to manage and mitigate potential natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes , as well as risks that emerge from the local built environment : train tracks , flightpaths or interruptions to power supply . The environment can also be a blessing : cooling hot servers is a significant cost for a data centre and climates that are naturally cold through the year offer a major “ free cooling ” advantage over warmer climates .

JULY 2019