The Data Center Panic: A Tale of Misinformation and Misconceptions The frenzy surrounding data center development has reached a fever pitch, with communities up and down the country blocking or halting these industrial projects out of concern for their environmental impact.
But is this panic justified? Or are we witnessing a case of misinformation and misconceptions running amok? Critics have raised several concerns about data centers, including water usage.
While it's true that data centers require large amounts of water to cool their equipment, this issue is hardly unique to the industry.