The Data Center Next Door and Water Usage Concerns

WSJ Podcasts discusses the increasing presence of data centers in local communities, while Bloomberg highlights that water consumption by these centers remains an afterthought.

20 Feb, 08:00 — 20 Feb, 15:00Low diversity (23/100)

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Perspective Analysis

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Both outlets address the issue of data centers and their impact, specifically regarding water usage. Bloomberg highlights the industry's insufficient attention to water as a critical resource, while The Wall Street Journal frames the topic more broadly around the local presence of data centers. The coverage shows a slight difference in emphasis, with Bloomberg taking a more critical stance on industry practices.

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Bloomberg

The Wall Street Journal

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific story

Bloombergn/acenter-leftcritical of industry's environmental oversight

The Wall Street Journaln/acenter-rightfocuses on local impact, tech trends

Coverage leans: center-left

Bloomberg's coverage critically assesses industry practices regarding water, while The Wall Street Journal focuses on the local impact of data centers, leading to an overall center-left lean.

What sources agree on

Data centers are a growing presence in communities.
Water usage by data centers is a significant concern.
The proximity of data centers to communities raises questions about resource consumption.

Where they diverge

The primary issue regarding data center water usage

Bloomberg

Frames it as a systemic problem where water is an "afterthought" for the industry, implying a lack of corporate responsibility or foresight.

The Wall Street Journal

Frames it as a local impact issue, focusing on "The Data Center Next Door," which could imply community concerns or the practicalities of co-existence.