Duke University Plans a Data Center It Says Will Boost ‘Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability’

DURHAM, N.C.—Duke University plans to build a small data center at Central Campus, potentially the first of several similar-size projects, which has raised questions among some faculty about whether the energy- and water-intensive endeavors could derail the institution’s climate commitments. The 1.5-megawatt data center could eventually expand to 3 megawatts, a university spokesperson said. It […]