In Nevada, the driest state, some hope to limit water-guzzling data centers
… Today, Reno, “the Biggest Little City in the World,” is poised to become a new player in the nation’s data center construction boom. At least three data center projects have been approved since 2024, with more in a nearby industrial park. … But opponents argue that data centers can also bring consequences, if they raise electricity costs or cause water shortages down the road. … A Bloomberg investigation found that two-thirds of all new data centers are being built in water-stressed regions, like Nevada, where severe drought is a major concern.
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