AI’s water and electricity use soars in 2025
Published: (December 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST)
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Source: The Verge
Source: The Verge
AI‑Powered Data Centers and Their Environmental Impact
A data center under construction in Phoenix, Arizona in 2024. | Photo: Getty Images
AI created as much carbon pollution this year as New York City and guzzled up as much H₂O as people consume globally in water bottles, according to new estimates. The study paints what’s likely a pretty conservative picture of the environmental toll of AI‑driven computing workloads.
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