Revealed: Big tech’s new datacentres will take water from the world’s driest areas | Water

Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are expanding their datacentres in water-scarce regions, with plans for hundreds more globally, sparking concerns about the impact on communities facing water scarcity. Efforts to mitigate water use have faced opposition, with experts warning of ethical concerns. The companies defend their developments, citing consideration for water scarcity, as datacentres require vast amounts of water for cooling and processing.

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