Data centers are booming. But there are big energy and environmental risks
Local opposition can halt large data center projects over environmental, water, and energy concerns, shaping AI infrastructure development and regional economic competitiveness.
Humans are using more resources than the planet can restore DW 07/23/2025
July 24 marks the day humanity has used up nature's entire budget of ecological resources for the year, due to overconsumption and environmental degradation.