Your next hike could be at a Microsoft data center

The growing opposition to data centers tends to stem from concerns about the environmental toll of these massive, resource-intensive facilities. Their high use of land, energy, and water has turned some communities and elected officials against the projects, and noise pollution has led to lawsuits. Meanwhile, It’s expected that the power demands of data centers will continue to rise, more than doubling from 2025 to 2027. To try to soften some of the negative impacts, Microsoft is de...