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The Intersection of Data Center Development, Water Availability, and Environmental Justice in California

The Intersection of Data Center Development, Water Availability, and Environmental Justice In California

May 14, 2026

As demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing accelerates, large-scale data centers which require significant water resources for cooling are increasingly being sited in regions already facing constrained supplies due to climate change and reliance on imported wate

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