There’s a better way to cool data centres that cuts their huge thirst for water
Data centers' water consumption is under scrutiny, with new cooling methods emerging.
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Five outlets today discuss the environmental impact of data centers. The Conversation first reported a new method to cool data centers that reduces their water usage. The Conversation did not specify the method.
Air Quality News, Fast Company and WVXU all focused on the environmental impact of data centers. Air Quality News and Fast Company both noted the water usage of data centers. Space Daily compared the water usage of data centers to that of beef production.
The Conversation and Space Daily both noted the environmental impact of data centers. The Conversation did not specify the environmental impact. Space Daily did not specify the environmental impact of data centers, only comparing their water usage to that of beef production.
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- Misinformation over AI water usage oversimplifies issue, distracts from reasonable dangers of AI the Southerner Online · 11h ago
- Hidden impact: PFAS, air pollution and data centres Air Quality News · 11h ago
- AI data centres are being criticised for the water they use, but one kilogram of beef can require roughly 15,000 litres to produce — a staggering reminder that some of the biggest environmental costs are still sitting on our plates Space Daily · 11h ago
- AI’s water problems run deep Fast Company · 11h ago
- What we do and don't know about the environmental impact of data centers WVXU · 11h ago
- There’s a better way to cool data centres that cuts their huge thirst for water The Conversation · 11h ago
Questions people are asking
What is the new method to cool data centers?
The Conversation did not specify the method.
What is the environmental impact of data centers?
The Conversation did not specify the environmental impact. Space Daily did not specify the environmental impact of data centers, only comparing their water usage to that of beef production.
How much water do data centers use?
Air Quality News, Fast Company and Space Daily all noted the water usage of data centers. Space Daily compared the water usage of data centers to that of beef production.
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