Impact of Global Data Centers
Data center in the municipality of El Marqués, Querétaro, Mexico.
Large-scale data center infrastructure occupies extensive land in less densely populated areas, raising questions about resource use and environmental impact at a regional scale.
Research Questions
I.
How do data centers negatively impact the environment around them and affect the local population through excessive energy usage?
II.
How much renewable energy do data centers use and how can this minimize the negative impact of data centers on the environment?
III.
How do data centers benefit the local digital infrastructure?