Amazon's $1 Billion Plan to Ease Data Center Backlash Draws Further Criticism
The company has been praised for ending certain non-disclosure agreements but criticized for downplaying pollution linked to its data centers.
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Amazon's roughly $1 billion plan aimed at addressing backlash over its data center operations has itself drawn renewed criticism.
The company has received praise for ending certain non-disclosure agreements tied to its data center dealings.
At the same time, Amazon has been criticized for what critics describe as downplaying the pollution associated with its data center operations.
The mixed reaction highlights the tension companies face when trying to address community and environmental concerns tied to large-scale data center expansion.
Amazon has not detailed further steps it plans to take beyond the initiatives already announced as part of the billion-dollar effort.
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