Report finds hazardous chemicals used in Mexican data centers
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What happened
A report found that at least five data centers operating in Mexico use hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for cooling and fire suppression. These substances, known as "forever chemicals," have a global warming potential up to 7,000 times higher than carbon dioxide.
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Why it matters
The use of these highly mobile chemicals, which accumulate in air, water, and soil, poses environmental and regulatory risks to industrial hubs like Querétaro. The extent of these chemicals' use across Mexico remains unknown.
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Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Querétaro
state of Mexico
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