# Data Centers Strain Power Supplies and Environmental Resources! ⚡

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/data-centers-strain-power-supplies-and-environmental-resources/289326>\
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**Tags:** technology\
**Created:** [August 19, 2024, 9:10am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/data-centers-strain-power-supplies-and-environmental-resources/289326 "2024-08-19T09:10:41Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 9:10am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/data-centers-strain-power-supplies-and-environmental-resources/289326/1 "2024-08-19T09:10:41Z")

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**Summary:**

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1. **Power Strain**  
Data centers are consuming increasing amounts of electricity, potentially delaying California’s shift away from fossil fuels and raising the risk of blackouts.

2. **Environmental Impact**  
The expansion of data centers contributes to higher greenhouse gas emissions and increased water use, with some locations like Santa Clara and Oregon facing significant environmental pressures.

3. **Future Projections**  
By 2030, data centers could use up to 11% of U.S. power, up from 3% now, highlighting the need for more sustainable energy practices and infrastructure investments.

**Read more at:** [Yahoo](https://yahoo.com)