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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 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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 center — A place where many computers store and run dataData centers
- sustainable — Using resources without harming the environment
- protest — A public action to show disagreementprotested
- official — A person who works for the governmentOfficials
- access — The ability to use or reach something
- debate — A 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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