Data centers in Oregon might be helping to drive an increase in cancer and miscarriages

The Verge | 01.12.2025 06:17
Morrow County, Oregon is home to mega farms and food processing plants. But it’s also home to several Amazon data centers. And now, some experts believe, that combination is leading to an alarmingly high concentration of nitrates in the drinking water that is driving up cancer and miscarriage rates in the area.