79% of global data centre capacity exposed to elevated climate risk: First Street
Jun 22nd, 2026 • 5 min • View Source
New research from First Street found that 79% of global data centre capacity is exposed to elevated acute climate hazards, including flooding, wind, and wildfire risks that can disrupt operations, increase downtime, and drive up insurance and repair costs. First Street’s analysis shows that climate risk is emerging as a critical factor in data centre […] The post 79% of global data centre capacity exposed to elevated climate risk: First Street appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.
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