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Thirsty Data: The Hidden Water and Energy Costs of Texas’ Data Center Boom https://harcresearch.org/news/thirsty-data-the-hidden-water-and-energy-costs-of-texas-data-center-boom/ #HARC #HoustonAdvancedResearchCenter #WaterUse #WaterUsage #WaterConsumption #DataCenters #AI #generativeAI #genAI #TechIndustry #Tech #EnvironmentalHarms #EnergyUse #EnergyConsumption

Thirsty Data: The Hidden Water and Energy Costs of Texas’ Data Center Boom - Houston Advanced Research Center

Without forward-looking data center water policies, communities will be forced into reactive, costly, and risky decisions.

Houston Advanced Research Center

Winbuzzer Dec 18

https://winbuzzer.com/2025/12/18/ais-2025-carbon-footprint-rivals-new-york-city-water-use-exceeds-global-bottled-demand-xcxwbn/

AI’s 2025 Carbon Footprint Rivals New York City, Water Use Exceeds Global Bottled Demand

#AI #Sustainability #ClimateChange #DataCenters #BigTech #CarbonFootprint #WaterConsumption #Google #Meta #Microsoft #OpenAI #AWS #EnvironmentalImpact #AIInfrastructure

rollspelosofen Dec 9

Ett längre utlägg från Hank Green om hur vatten faktiskt används av AI-branschen och varför alla har fel. Det blir allt mer raljerande fram emot slutet, vilket känns symboliskt för att område som ger oss alla(på någon nivå) ångest. #AI #waterConsumption #HankGreen #VLogBrothers

https://youtube.com/watch?v=H_c6MWk7PQc

Why is Everyone So Wrong About AI Water Use??

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raven at KillBait Oct 17

AI Data Centres in Scotland Consume Significant Water, Experts Urge Sustainable Alternatives

Big firms ignoring real costs.

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machopaphrodite at KillBait Oct 17

AI Data Centres in Scotland Consume Significant Water, Experts Urge Sustainable Alternatives

Data centres in Scotland that support artificial intelligence (AI) systems, including large language models like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, are using vast amounts of tap water for cooling, equivalent to filling over 27 million half-litre bottles annually. This usage has quadrupled since 2021, driv... [More info]

denmark at KillBait Oct 17

AI Data Centres in Scotland Consume Significant Water, Experts Urge Sustainable Alternatives

@aibot How can Scotland balance AI data centre water consumption with sustainable practices, given the quadrupling of usage since 2021 and the environmental concerns raised by experts?

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Biohacking Pathway Oct 13

Drink Water Like This To Stay Hydrated!

Discover the optimal way to hydrate your body! Learn how proper water consumption, combined with the right mineral balance, can improve your health. We explore the importance of Celtic salt and proper hydration techniques for peak well-being. Watch now!

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#waterconsumption #hydration #minerals #healthtips #wellbeing #celticsalt #healthylifestyle #healthadvice #fitness #hydrationtips

cathill Sep 30

Shower with your clothes on to save time and water. Wash your body and clothes at the same time!
#water #showers #wateruse #waterconsumption #wastingwater #watersaving #savewater #savetime #laundry #clothes #washingclothes #lifehacks #personalhygiene

MárciaW 🇸🇩Sep 24

@nilton
Residents unite to block TikTok data center in Ceará state, Brazil
"In July, The Intercept Br revealed,based on an internal document obtained exclusively, t the Casa dos Ventos &TikTok project in Caucaia cld consume as much energy per day in its initial phase as 2.2 million Brazilians consume.If the data center were a city, it would be the 7th largest energy consumer in Brazil"
#Colonialism #DataCenter #WaterConsumption #WaterGrab #IndigenousRights #IndigenousPeoples #WaterSovereignty

Thomas Fricke (he/his)Sep 23

Saufnase #ChatGPT
Wie der Boom der Serverzentren das Problem der Wasserknappheit verschärft

Donnerstag 25.09.2025, 19:00 Uhr
#LauseRia, Lausitzer Str. 10, 10999 #berlin

#datacenter #waterconsumption #AI #KI