The Environmental and Energy Impact of the Growing Data Center Boom
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The rapid expansion of datacenters in the US to support AI growth is raising environmental concerns, including increased energy consumption, water use, and reliance on fossil fuels, which could significantly impact the climate and lead to higher electricity bills for households. The trend also has political implications, with debates over energy sources and regulation.
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- Data centers are booming. But there are big energy and environmental risks NPR
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