Datacentres facing increase in global climate-related legal cases, report finds (opens original article in a new tab)

Global climate-related legal cases against datacentres are rising, with lawsuits focusing on energy use, water consumption, and pollution, prompting calls for renewable energy and better environmental assessments.

• Datacentres are facing increased climate-related legal cases globally, according to a report.
• Cases challenge datacentres' energy sources, water use, and pollution, with examples in Chile, Ireland, US, and UK.
• Litigation aims to ensure renewable energy use and proper environmental impact assessments.