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The Cool Down

The Cool Down

Tech companies are using data centers in a creative new way — here's how it could affect your home

The Cool Down
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75% Informative

Global electricity demand for data centers will match that of the entire nation of Japan in just over a year .

In Finland , Google uses seawater to cool data center servers and heat 80% of the town's homes.

In New York City , a luxury spa doubles as a bitcoin mining facility, using the heat needed to warm its pools.

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71

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68

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2

Article tone

informal

Language

English

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62

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medium-lived

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