Need a primer on data centers? Our zine's got you covered
News ClipWUNC·NC·4/14/2026
WUNC, as part of its 'Hyperscale Hyperspeed' reporting series, has produced a zine to help communities understand data centers. The guide covers what data centers are, their environmental and socioeconomic trade-offs, and provides a list of questions for communities to ask if a project is proposed.
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WUNC has created a community resource zine titled "Your Community's Guide to Data Centers" as part of its ongoing "Hyperscale Hyperspeed" reporting series. The zine aims to provide a basic understanding of data centers, outlining the environmental and socioeconomic implications that arise with each proposed project. It also offers a starter list of questions for residents to consider and ask if a data center development is suggested for their community. The publication emphasizes the need for informed community engagement regarding data center proposals and their potential trade-offs.