Water Scarcity Emerges as Key Constraint for Data Center Development
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Molly Taft
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SpaceX has amended its IPO to flag water scarcity, drought, and water regulations as potential constraints on data center development. This reflects a broader industry concern as water use becomes a contentious issue for data centers. A Gallup poll shows 70% of Americans oppose data center development, with water scarcity as the top concern. Tech companies like Google and Microsoft face scrutiny over their impact on water quality and availability, prompting efforts to address these problems.
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· 3 pulledSpaceX amended its initial public offering to state that water conditions—including water scarcity, regulations around water, and drought—could constrain data center development.
Water use is emerging as one of the most contentious data center issues.
A recent Gallup poll found that seven out of 10 Americans are opposed to data center development, with water scarcity ranking as the top resource concern.
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