Monday, 27 July, 2026
Burning Up the Cloud: Europe's Heatwaves Threaten Big Tech's Data Hubs
By TechShots Studio
Severe heatwaves are posing a bigger long-term threat to tech giants like Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon than local public protests. Soaring temperatures strain massive water-cooling systems and drive up energy demands, leading the World Economic Forum to warn that climate-driven disruptions could add $81 billion in operational costs by 2035 and exacerbate localized "data heat island" effects.
Read full story at TIMES OF INDIA