Study warns AI datacenters are vulnerable to climate hazards

UNVERIFIED·Primary source · The Guardian Environment

Nearly 80% of global datacenters are exposed to extreme climate hazards like flooding, wind, and wildfires. Chronic risks such as extreme heat and drought affect 54% of datacenter markets. Infrastructure is being built in high-risk areas, leading to potential service disruptions and increased operational costs.

Key Facts

01 — What / Thesis
Study warns AI datacenters are vulnerable to climate hazards
02 — Who / Subject
First Street
03 — Where / Locus
Global
04 — When / Temporality
June 2026

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