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Switch purchased 176 acres in North Las Vegas' Apex Industrial Park for $85.5 million to expand its data center operations. This acquisition follows their $659 million bond sale for growth and development.

Novva Data Centers also acquired nearly 205 acres in the same area. Both companies face scrutiny over water use in a drought-stricken region, with Southern Nevada banning evaporative cooling systems. The U.S. has over 4,100 active data centers and nearly 2,800 under construction, amidst rising concerns about environmental impacts and community opposition to data center developments.