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Overestimating data center public health costs

· David Mytton · March 1, 2025, 3:10 p.m.
Data Center Energy Environment carbon emissions Public Health data centers Energy Consumption
Summary
The blog post discusses the potential overestimation of public health costs associated with data centers and suggests that while energy and carbon impacts are significant, other environmental impacts may also warrant attention.
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