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Climate Hazards Threaten Global Data Center Capacity

Published Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Updated June 18

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  • Business Impact of Climate Risk — 1 source

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A report by First Street indicates that 79% of global data center capacity is at elevated risk from acute climate hazards, including flooding, extreme winds, and wildfires. This highlights significant vulnerabilities for critical digital infrastructure.

What We Know — Key Points

  • 79% of global data center capacity faces elevated risk to acute climate hazards such as flooding, extreme winds, and wildfires, according to a report by First Street.

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Business Impact of Climate Risk
  • CNBC

    The article frames the climate risk to data centers through a business and investment lens, emphasizing financial implications, outdated risk models, and opportunities for resilient market identification.

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