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This summer’s heat is a live stress test for data centers — here’s what it’s revealing in real time
This summer's extreme heat and weather are stressing data centers globally, with incidents in Virginia, France, and Texas highlighting risks like power cuts and insurance costs. A study by First Street reveals 79% of data centers face high climate risks, impacting operations and costs despite record investments in the sector.
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