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Duke University plans data center amid faculty climate concerns

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Duke University is planning to construct a new data center on its Central Campus, with potential for more projects to follow. This initiative has sparked debate among some faculty members regarding its potential impact on the university's climate commitments, given the significant energy and water resources typically required by such facilities. AI

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Duke University plans data center amid faculty climate concerns

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    NC Newsline: Duke University says data center will boost ‘environmental responsibility and sustainability’. “Duke University plans to build a small data center

    NC Newsline: Duke University says data center will boost ‘environmental responsibility and sustainability’. “Duke University plans to build a small data center at Central Campus, potentially the first of several similar-size projects, which has raised questions among some faculty…

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