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Data centers and water tensions in Indonesia — Level A1 — A large bridge spanning over a large body of water

Data centers and water tensions in IndonesiaCEFR A1

21 Apr 2026

Adapted from Mong Palatino, Global Voices CC BY 3.0

Photo by Lisa Shauma, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
65 words
  • Many new data centers are being built.
  • AI growth causes more data centers.
  • Data centers need a lot of power.
  • They also need a lot of water.
  • People worry about water for homes.
  • Some people have protested about water.
  • Officials say they will check the systems.
  • Companies say they want sustainable plans.
  • Local people want fair water access.
  • There is a debate about future growth.

Difficult words

  • data centerA place where many computers store and run data
    Data centers
  • sustainableUsing resources without harming the environment
  • protestA public action to show disagreement
    protested
  • officialA person who works for the government
    Officials
  • accessThe ability to use or reach something
  • debateA public discussion with different opinions

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Discussion questions

  • Do you worry about water in your town?
  • Do you think companies should use sustainable plans?
  • Have you seen a protest near you?

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