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Most New US Data Centers Are Slated for Drought-Plagued Areas
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A Guardian analysis finds that approximately two-thirds of planned US data centers are being located in drought-affected regions, raising concerns about water consumption amid climate stress.
Most New US Data Centers Are Slated for Drought-Plagued Areas
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A record-shattering drought has racked much of the United States. But the artificial intelligence industry is pushing ahead regardless, with the majority of planned data centers set to be built in drought-ridden locations, a Guardian analysis has found. About two-thirds of upcoming data centers, […]
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