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Study Reveals 16°F Heat Rise Threatens 340 Million People

3/31/2026

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A study led by Andrea Marinoni from the University of Cambridge analyzed data from 6,000 data centers over 20 years and found heat islands rising up to 16°F.
The analysis reports an average temperature increase of 3.6°F and effects extending up to 6.2 miles.
More than 340 million people could be affected by these heat increases.
Experts urge discussions on sustainable AI development due to environmental and societal consequences.

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A study led by Andrea Marinoni from the University of Cambridge analyzed data from 6,000 data centers over 20 years and found heat islands rising up to 16°F.
The analysis reports an average temperature increase of 3.6°F and effects extending up to 6.2 miles.
More than 340 million people could be affected by these heat increases.
Experts urge discussions on sustainable AI development due to environmental and societal consequences.