Google pauses $200M data center project in Chile due to water usage concerns amid drought.
Google has paused its $200 million data center project in Santiago, Chile, due to environmental concerns related to water usage. Initially approved in 2020, the project faced backlash from a local court and community members worried about its impact on the region's aquifer amid ongoing drought conditions. The company plans to revise its proposal to meet stricter environmental standards and will utilize a less water-intensive cooling system, though no new timeline has been set.
September 17, 2024
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