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Data centres draw growing debate ahead of US midterm elections
Debate about data centres is intensifying ahead of the US midterm elections. Although these facilities underpin the digital world, concerns about their environmental impact are growing. The BBC uses charts to examine the rise of data centres and explain the issue.
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What to know
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Data centres provide essential support for the digital world.
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Concern about the environmental impact of data centres is increasing.
Why it matters
The issue concerns infrastructure essential to the digital world and the environmental concerns surrounding it.
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