Apple's new desert data centers

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Apple's new desert data centers

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Apple's had its fair share of environmental problems. Related to both its manufacturing practices and its data centers, they're trying to change that though. They've built a series of data centers out in the middle of the desert with renewable energy.

Apple's had its fair share of environmental problems. Related to both its manufacturing practices and its data centers, they're trying to change that though. They've built a series of data centers out in the middle of the desert with renewable energy. They're hoping to help themselves and the environment with these new centers, but they're coming up against problems.

Stephen Levy reported on the topic for Wired and he joins host Alex Cohen to discuss.

Apple's had its fair share of environmental problems. Related to both its manufacturing practices and its data centers, they're trying to change that though. They've built a series of data centers out in the middle of the desert​​ with renewable energy.

Apple's had its fair share of environmental problems. Related to both its manufacturing practices and its data centers, they're trying to change that though. They've built a series of data centers out in the middle of the desert with renewable energy.