2/3rds of US Planned Data Centers Sit in Drought Zones
Roughly two-thirds of planned U.S. AI data centers are slated for drought-hit land, raising alarm over surging cooling water demands.
By Sam Havelock
Jun 10, 2026
4 min read
Roughly two-thirds of planned U.S. AI data centers are slated for drought-hit land, raising alarm over surging cooling water demands.
Jun 10, 2026
4 min read
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