Future projections warn AI data centers may account for 8–35% of U.S. electricity use by 2030, significantly increasing demand for power—often still sourced from fossil fuels
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AI’s environmental footprint extends beyond energy: data centers generate electronic waste, rely on rare earth mining, and consume vast quantities of water for cooling. Estimated AI-related water usage could reach between 4.2 and 6.6 billion cubic meters by 2027.
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