Google faces backlash north of London over data center hum, glare, and house-price fears

Google faces backlash north of London over data center hum, glare, and house-price fears

An event meant to introduce Google's new data center near London to nearby residents instead underscored how sharply communities can react when major infrastructure lands close to home. At a local council office, neighbors reportedly raised a long list of complaints, including a steady hum; overnight light spill; and worries about heat, water use, and property values. What happened? The Waltham Cross data center sits on a 33-acre site just north…