Majority of datacenters are vulnerable to climate threats like floods and fires, study finds (opens original article in a new tab)

A study reveals that most datacenters are vulnerable to climate threats such as floods, wildfires, and droughts, with significant regional disparities in risk exposure

• Nearly 80% of datacenters are exposed to extreme climate hazards like flooding, wildfires, and extreme winds
• 54% of datacenter markets face chronic climate risks including heat and drought
• Americas have 86% of datacenter capacity in elevated-risk markets, compared to 25% in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
• Asian-Pacific region is most vulnerable to heat and drought with 89% exposure
• US datacenters in Carolinas, Atlanta, New York-New Jersey, and northern Virginia are among the most exposed to climate threats