pollutants

These include leaving some of the waste in situ and placing a soil cap on top of it, upon which plants would be cultivated to help absorb pollutants.

Prof Ren says data centres typically rely on diesel backup generators that release large amounts of harmful pollutants.

Rico said it’s a hot spot where the falling water forms bubbles that burst and send fine particles of pollutants into the air.

In order to operate, it has to record daily air pollution from burning the waste for key pollutants and ensure these remain below certain levels.

“These are many of the most toxic pollutants.”