‘The Sky Isn’t Falling’: Providing Perspective on the Data Center Boom

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By By Dan GearinoFeb 12, 2026, 9:00 am103 ptsTrending
States are well-equipped to deal with data centers, and a new forecast shows what will drive growth in global electricity demand. By Dan Gearino The rise of AI data centers has sparked panic about how to provide enough electricity to support new development without overheating the planet and saddling everyone…

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