Data centre debate heats up ahead of US midterms - here's what you need to know
Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.
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Data centre
A facility that houses large numbers of servers and networking equipment to store and process data.
Data centres use large amounts of electricity and water, which makes their location a local and climate issue.
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