10/16/2026
Tim Houston Nova Scotia Government - The audio you are hearing is what data centres sound like.
Data Centre impacts on wildlife:
Behavioral Disruption & Stress: Continuous low-frequency rumbles and hums elevate background noise levels in natural areas, causing increased vigilance, anxiety, and altered movement patterns. - Sierraclub.org
Communication Interference: Persistent noise masks natural vocalizations used by birds and frogs, making it harder to attract mates or coordinate territorial defenses. -Rewilding.org
Functional Habitat Loss: Known as “sensory danger zones”, the noise creates a barrier that forces animals to abandon otherwise suitable habitats. - Nwf.org
Disruption of Nocturnal Species: Combined with all-night security lighting, constant noise interferes with the circadian rhythms and foraging of bats, owls, and insects -environmentalhealthproject.org
But hey, couple hundred (permanent) jobs right? 💰
