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The U.S. leads the world in data centers — and nearly half of new ones are headed to the South. Here’s what to know.

The U.S. leads the world in data centers, with nearly half of all new constructions planned for the South, particularly in states like Virginia and Texas. Tennessee is experiencing a significant boom, with over a dozen data centers confirmed in the Nashville area, including Meta's large campus in Gallatin, prompting local news to investigate their environmental impact and resource demands. Controversies primarily revolve around increased electricity and water consumption, driving up energy prices and straining power grids, as well as concerns about air and noise pollution from construction and operations.