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A Quarter of Global Data Centers Sit in Water-Stressed Areas
Original: One-Quarter of Data Centers Worldwide Are Located in Water-Stressed Areas
New analysis indicates that roughly one in four data centers worldwide is located in regions facing water stress. The finding highlights the growing tension between expanding digital infrastructure and local water resources, since data centers often rely on water for cooling. As AI and cloud demand drive data center construction, concerns about their environmental footprint and competition with communities for water are intensifying.
Why now: Rapid growth in data centers for AI and cloud services is raising concerns about their water consumption in already stressed regions.
Evidence
- One-Quarter of Data Centers Worldwide Are Located in Water-Stressed Areas · Technology Networks
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