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climate hazards
Coverage of climate hazards in the Nexus archive.
- Majority of datacenters are vulnerable to climate threats like floods and fires, study finds
A study reveals that nearly 80% of datacenters are exposed to extreme climate hazards like flooding, extreme winds, and wildfires. These risks threaten operations, increase downtime, and raise insurance and repair costs, according to research from climate risk analytics firm First Street.
- Indian children among most exposed to extreme heat, drought, and multiple climate hazards: UNICEF Report
UNICEF's 2026 Children’s Climate Risk Report highlights that Indian children face high vulnerability to climate hazards, particularly extreme heat, drought, and multiple climate-related risks.
- 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.