Neil BrownJul 14

The UK Environment Agency has some tips for the public to help conserve water, including

> Deleting old emails to reduce pressure on data centre servers

I kid you not.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/england-faces-5-billion-litre-public-water-shortage-by-2055-without-urgent-action

England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action

England faces 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 – and a further 1 billion litre a day deficit for wider economy.

GOV.UK
Show threadAndrew Smith

@neil

I guess AI is supposed to consume a load of water, so if we just delete the internet problem solved.

Jul 14 at 6:04pmWeb
Show threadMx VerdaJul 14
@smiggs @neil but I don't waaaaanna print out all the porn
Show threadAndrew SmithJul 14
@MxVerda @neil don't worry we'll put some in a hedgerow for you.
Show threadMx VerdaJul 14
@smiggs I feel like a discerning pervy outdoor cat now @neil