The Pentagon wants to build data centers. Congress would like a word.
Lawmakers are setting their sights on data centers proposed for military bases, concerned about massive energy and water consumption.
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Published: 26 July 2026
Source: Politico Europe Technology
Category: News
Topics: Military & security · Environment
Retrieved: 27 July 2026
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