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Nearly 80% of data center capacity is at elevated risk to climate hazards like flooding and fire, study says

The vast majority of data centers globally face either acute risk from climate change events or chronic risk from ongoing climate issues like extreme heat.

Nearly 80% of data center capacity is at elevated risk to climate hazards like flooding and fire, study says

Nearly 80% of data center capacity is at elevated risk to climate hazards like flooding and fire, study says

Published June 18, 2026 · Category: Finance

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The vast majority of data centers globally face either acute risk from climate change events or chronic risk from ongoing climate issues like extreme heat.

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Originally published at www.cnbc.com.

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