Video: Box Elder County mega data center poses environmental concerns

Scientists in Utah are expressing substantial environmental apprehension regarding a mega data center proposed for Box Elder County. The core of their concerns revolves around the immense water demands necessary to generate the electricity required for the facility. It is estimated that the data center could consume power equivalent to three times the current total consumption across Utah. Further scrutiny is being given to the proposed closed-loop cooling system, which is intended to manage the heat generated by the data center's operations. The environmental implications of such a large-scale project, particularly concerning water resources and energy infrastructure, are prompting scientists to voice their concerns as the project moves forward.