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Data centres are fueling a US midterm policy debate amid growth

SourcesBBC23:44 UTCThe Independent10:14 UTCFollowSaveHighlight

Key points

From BBC’s report
  • There are about 12,250 data centres worldwide, up from 8,000 in 2021.
  • The US hosts the largest concentration of sites, with 4,767.
  • Europe lags behind in total capacity but grows with UK and Germany leading.
  • Public backlash cites electricity, water use, and emissions concerns from data centres.
  • Some US states propose laws to ban or block new facilities ahead of elections.

Coverage

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“Data centre debate heats up ahead of US midterms - here's what you need to know”

“Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.”

Key points from BBC
  • There are about 12,250 data centres worldwide, up from 8,000 in 2021.
  • The US hosts the largest concentration of sites, with 4,767.
  • Europe lags behind in total capacity but grows with UK and Germany leading.
  • Public backlash cites electricity, water use, and emissions concerns from data centres.
  • Some US states propose laws to ban or block new facilities ahead of elections.
SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC“Data centre debate heats up ahead of US midterms - here's what you need to know”

“Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.”

Key points from BBC
  • There are about 12,250 data centres worldwide, up from 8,000 in 2021.
  • The US hosts the largest concentration of sites, with 4,767.
  • Europe lags behind in total capacity but grows with UK and Germany leading.
  • Public backlash cites electricity, water use, and emissions concerns from data centres.
  • Some US states propose laws to ban or block new facilities ahead of elections.

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High-reliability sources
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Corroboration by independent outlets
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8.8

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