5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole

By: Neha Gour, Ed Maibach, Luis Ortiz

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: June 9, 2026

Words: 1,223

Last Updated: 2 days, 21 hours ago

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Every internet search, streamed video, and AI-generated response depends on a data center somewhere. Driven by rapid growth in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cryptocurrency, data centers have become the backbone of the modern digital economy. But though their key role is in enabling virtual and remote experiences, data centers are physical buildings in real communities around the nation and the globe.

The United States hosts more than 4,000 data centers — …

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