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Story summary
- A new study finds that data centers significantly raise local land temperatures and create heat islands.
- The study reports an average temperature increase of 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit, with some areas spiking up to 16 degrees.
- The effects could impact more than 340 million people worldwide, highlighting potential environmental and public health concerns.
- Experts call for further research to clarify the heating mechanisms.
- The broader implications for climate change remain pressing.
