AI firms and climate heatwaves

A severe heatwave sweeping across Western Europe, with temperatures surpassing 40°C in cities such as Madrid and Paris, has resulted in dozens of deaths and the closure of tourist sites like the Eiffel Tower. This occurs amid global concern over the environmental impact of AI data center consumption of electricity and water, with water usage in this sector expected to exceed 3.2 billion cubic meters annually by 2028, highlighting significant disparities in water and electricity consumption. The UN Secretary-General has called on technology companies to disclose their environmental impacts and to commit to using renewable energy in order to achieve a sustainable future.

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