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Examining US official's claim that data centres 'don't use water'
Friday, September 4, 2026
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick made a statement about data centres and water usage. Data centres require water for cooling systems, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency and industry reports. Lutnick did not provide additional context or clarification on his statement.
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