Study finds 80% of datacenters face significant climate risks from AI demand
A new study revealed that nearly 80% of datacenters face significant climate risks, including flooding and wildfires, as demand for artificial intelligence grows. The research from First Street indicates that 86% of datacenter capacity in the Americas is in high-risk areas, raising concerns over operational disruptions and inflated insurance costs. Global heat and drought also affect 54% of datacenter markets.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 11:30 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 11:50 UTC
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