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Data Centers and the Open Access Order

Technology
United States
Started August 27, 2026

The US discussion over datacenters is depressing. Datacenters do not use a lot of water, they produce very useful outputs, they are not a blight on the landscape. All of this is obvious. But I don’t want to restate the obvious. What bothers me most about the discussion is that people seem to think this […] The post Data Centers and the Open Access Order appeared first on Marginal

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The aesthetic impact of data centers on landscapes is often overstated compared to their utility.
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Data centers should invest in community development as a way to give back to the regions they inhabit.
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Investment in renewable energy sources for data centers is crucial for sustainable growth.
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The environmental impact of data centers is often underestimated and needs more scrutiny.
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Data centers are essential for modern digital infrastructure and economic growth.
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The rapid expansion of data centers could lead to significant resource depletion if unregulated.
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Data centers can coexist with sustainable practices that minimize their ecological impact.
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Data centers should be subject to stricter regulations to mitigate their environmental footprint.
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Data centers require a balance between technological advancement and environmental responsibility.
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Local communities should have a say in the development and operation of data centers in their areas.
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