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Tech Giants Expand Data Centers Amid Water Crisis

4/9/2025

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Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are ramping up datacentre expansions in areas already struggling with water shortages, sparking environmental alarm. A recent investigation highlights a staggering 78% increase in these facilities, worsening water scarcity. Meanwhile, Ecolab is stepping up with innovative solutions to curb AI's water use, championing sustainability in Southeast Asia as climate challenges intensify.

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Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are ramping up datacentre expansions in areas already struggling with water shortages, sparking environmental alarm. A recent investigation highlights a staggering 78% increase in these facilities, worsening water scarcity. Meanwhile, Ecolab is stepping up with innovative solutions to curb AI's water use, championing sustainability in Southeast Asia as climate challenges intensify.