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Data at Risk: Navigating the Impact of Climate Change and Extreme Weather on Data Centers

Climate change, primarily driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, is causing more frequent and severe extreme weather events, such as floods, heatwaves, and droughts. These events have extensive consequences on individuals, economies, and infrastructure, including the digital systems that underpin our daily lives.ย  ย Climate Central reports weather was the cause of about 83% of major power outages from 2000-2021. These disruptions can impact the availability and reliability of IT infrastructure, potentially leading to downtime and increased vulnerability to cyberattacks. The Danger of Overheating One of the primary concerns for data centers is maintaining an optimal

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About Bonnie Schneider

Bonnie Schneider is a Sustainability and Climate Contributor for Techstrong TV, an omniversal media platform featuring thought leaders in technology and digital transformation. Bonnie is the author of the new book, Taking the Heat: How Climate Change is Affecting Your Mind, Body & Spirit, and What You Can Do About It, (Simon & Schuster ) and Weather & Wellnessยฉ, successfully launching its original video content focusing on climate change and health. Nationally recognized as an on-camera television meteorologist, Bonnie’s shared her insight and expertise on everything from hurricanes to snowstorms for MSNBC, CNN, HLN, Bloomberg TV, and The Weather Channel. Bonnie has over 260k followers on her social platforms.

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Environmental concerns are taking a central role in technology purchasing decisions. EcoTech Insights from Bonnie Schneider is on the forefront of understanding how sustainability plays a role with technology end-users. Contact us to learn more about how we can connect you with the buyers who care about sustainability.

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