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Nearly 80% of data center capacity is at elevated risk to climate hazards like flooding and fire, study says
Nearly 80% of data center capacity globally is at elevated risk from climate hazards such as flooding and fire, according to a study. The majority face acute or chronic risks from climate events like extreme heat.
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