Many data centers situated in areas prone to climate risk, report says

AI data centers face threats from flooding, wildfires, extreme heat: study

An analysis of 97 global markets found that chronic stress from heat and drought threatens more than half of all data centers worldwide

Nearly 80% of Global Data Center Capacity Faces Climate Threats, Study Shows

Nearly 80% of the world's data center capacity is located in areas exposed to elevated climate hazards, including flooding, wildfires, extreme heat, powerful winds, and water stress, according to a new study.

Nearly 80% of data center capacity is at elevated risk to climate hazards like flooding and fire, study says

The vast majority of data centers globally face either acute risk from climate change events or chronic risk from ongoing climate issues like extreme heat.

Many data centers situated in areas prone to climate risk, report says

First Street said many data center locations are in areas exposed to flooding, extreme heat and wildfires.

E&E News: Heat waves and drought imperil data center operations, report says

Many data centers are in areas where power outages and water restrictions could force shutdowns.