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business22 hours ago

Microsoft Pledges Greener Data Centers and Lower Electricity Burden on Consumers

Microsoft unveiled a plan to curb water use at U.S. data centers and ensure power costs don’t fall on consumers by paying higher utility rates and working with utilities to expand supply. It will publish per-region water-use data, replenish more water than it uses, train local residents for data-center jobs, and include AI-literacy programs, with Wisconsin rate-structure changes also cited to prevent pass-through of data-center costs to residents.

via Reuters|
#business#data-centers#microsoft
environment2 months ago

AI Data Centers and Their Growing Environmental and Energy Challenges

Cornell researchers have created a detailed roadmap showing that the rapid growth of AI data centers could significantly increase carbon emissions and water consumption by 2030, but strategic siting, grid decarbonization, and operational efficiencies could reduce these impacts by over 70%. The study emphasizes the importance of location, clean energy, and advanced cooling technologies to mitigate environmental effects and achieve sustainability goals.

via Cornell Chronicle|
#ai#carbon-emissions#data-centers
environment2 months ago

Amazon Hid Water Usage Details for Data Centers, Leaked Document Reveals

A leaked internal document reveals Amazon's strategy to hide the full extent of its datacentres' water consumption, choosing to disclose only a smaller, less comprehensive figure to avoid reputational risks, despite criticism from scientists and comparisons with competitors who publish more transparent data. The company aims to be water positive by 2030 but continues to keep its total water footprint confidential, raising concerns about environmental accountability.

via The Guardian|
#amazon#datacentres#environment
environment2 years ago

Scientists Discover Cause of Dramatic Shrinkage in World's Largest Lakes

More than half of the world's largest lakes and reservoirs have lost significant amounts of water over the last three decades, with climate change and excessive water use being the primary culprits, according to a new study. The report found that 53% of the lakes and reservoirs had lost significant amounts of water, with a net decline of around 22 billion metric tons a year. The study highlights the need for proper water management as many parts of the world become hotter and drier.

via CNN|
#climate-change#environment#lakes
environment2 years ago

Spanish authorities crack down on illegal wells during drought crisis.

Spain's Civil Guard has arrested 26 people in Andalusia for illegal water use amid a prolonged drought, with 250 infractions identified by fruit farmers including illegal wells and boreholes in the Axarquia area. The damage to public water infrastructure is estimated at €10m ($10.95m). Spain's central government is urging increasingly strict rules on water use in Andalusia, the world's most important region for olive oil production and a key source of fruits and vegetables for the European export market.

via The Associated Press|
#agriculture#drought#environment