Data Centers and Environmental Considerations

September 2025

By: AAAS EPI Center, National League of Cities

https://www.aaas.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/Data%20Centers%20Fact%20Sheet%202%20-%20Data%20Centers%20and%20Environmental%20Considerations.pdf
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Data Centers

This briefing paper examines the significant energy use and water consumption that data centers require. It discusses why data centers need large amounts of energy and water and recommends several strategies toward a more sustainable approach.