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BBC World·· 16d ago

Data center boom in Arizona sparks political debate over infrastructure costs and resource demand

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As US midterm elections approach, a Washington proposal suggests data centers cover additional electricity infrastructure costs. Arizona's attorney general has called for a pause on new approvals due to concerns over water and electricity demand; one data center's heat output can exceed that of 40,000 households. BBC's North America correspondent Shaimaa Khalil visited Arizona to interview local residents.

Source: BBC World · bbc.co.uk