Data Center on the Prairie episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 22, 2023 · 18 MIN

Data Center on the Prairie

from Where the Internet Lives · host Google

In Tennessee, the digital future is merging with the ecological past. Clarksville, where Google has a data center, is home to a fragile ecosystem that has vanished across America: grasslands. What if we could use large campuses like data centers to transform land back into long-lost prairies – restoring ecological diversity and an important piece of American history? Dwayne Estes of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute is dedicating his life to making that a reality.After you listen to the episode, watch the documentary about grasslands restoration at Google’s data center.

In Tennessee, the digital future is merging with the ecological past.

NOW PLAYING

Data Center on the Prairie

0:00 18:11

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Where the Internet Lives?

This episode is 18 minutes long.

When was this Where the Internet Lives episode published?

This episode was published on March 22, 2023.

What is this episode about?

In Tennessee, the digital future is merging with the ecological past. Clarksville, where Google has a data center, is home to a fragile ecosystem that has vanished across America: grasslands. What if we could use large campuses like data centers to...

Can I download this Where the Internet Lives episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!