Thomas KeepoutData centers are creating ‘heat islands’ and warming the land around them by up to 16 degrees
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https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/30/climate/data-centers-are-having-an-underrported
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https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/30/climate/data-centers-are-having-an-underrported
Scientists have found an alarming environmental impact of vast data centers
The vast data centers that power artificial intelligence are so energy hungry that they’re heating up their surroundings, according to new research. It’s an alarming finding given the number of data centers is predicted to explode over the next few years.