Claims extracted
15
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
27%
4 of 15 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
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takes no side on a contested political question
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Migrating geese could thwart plans for a massive AI data centre in Scotland.
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geese → migrate → Scotland
Conservation body NatureScot has warned grassland at the proposed site, in Larbert, Stirlingshire, has the potential to be used by pink-footed geese as they fly in from Iceland and Greenland to winter in Britain.
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they → warn → Britain
The Scottish Government agency has now told Falkirk Council it should complete a habitats regulations assessment in connection with the 300MW data centre.
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it → tell → centre
Internationally protected pink-footed geese typically travel up to 6.5 miles from their roosts to forage – although in times of scarcity they can cover up to 19 miles.
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they → protect → miles
But a special protected area for the birds of around four miles from the planned data centre could clash with the feeding grounds.
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area → protect → grounds
NatureScot said the grassland within the proposed site could be used by the geese but conceded the habitats have been identified as ‘sub-optimal’ for the species because they are enclosed by woodland and trees.
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they → say → woodland
Pinked-footed geese are internationally protected - and could scupper plans for an AI data centre in Larbert
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geese → protect → Larbert
The quango’s operations officer Robyn Hennessey said: ‘I agree that the grassland habitat is unlikely to be used by geese but technically does still have the potential and therefore completing an HRA would be recommended.’
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completing → say → HRA
NatureScot also highlighted the birds’ sensitivity to disturbance and said they can respond to activity around roads while feeding on agricultural land.
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they → highlight → land
But despite its reservation, the agency has not formally objected to the data centre plans and does not expect the proposal to have an adverse effect on natural heritage interests nearby.
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proposal → object → interests
It recommended that the council record: ‘There are natural heritage interests of international importance in the vicinity of the proposal site, but our advice is that these will not be adversely affected by the proposal.
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these → recommend → proposal
‘As competent authority, the council is required to carry out an appropriate assessment in view of the site’s conservation objectives for its qualifying interest(s).’
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council → require → interest(s
The development plan for the ‘hyperscale’ 50-acre computer processing facility, capable of hoovering up more power than 300,000 homes, has been opposed by thousands.
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plan → process → thousands
A spokesman for Apatura said: ‘Apatura is aware that NatureScot has revised their initial response to the planning application to raise awareness of foraging patterns of pink-footed geese.
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NatureScot → say → geese
‘As a business committed to helping Scotland capture inward investment - delivering jobs, security, and economic growth across the country without compromising environmental standards - we continue to work closely with policymakers, local authorities and environmental agencies to ensure we operate with the highest levels of transparency.’
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we → commit → transparency
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