The Real Footprint of Trump’s Data Center Boom

Foreign Policy·October 12, 2026·1 min read

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Trump's data center expansion is creating significant environmental impacts across energy consumption, water usage, and land development. The infrastructure buildout raises concerns about resource sustainability as these facilities require massive amounts of electricity for operations and cooling, substantial water for temperature regulation, and large tracts of land for construction.

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What the sprawling buildout means for energy, water, and land.

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