Lake Powell Reaches Critically Low Levels
Declining water levels at Lake Powell are intensifying concerns about the future of Colorado River water supplies and hydropower generation across the Southwest.
Study Estimates AI’s Hidden Water Footprint Could Reach Hundreds of Billions of Liters
A research-based estimate suggests AI operations may consume enormous amounts of water when both data-center cooling and electricity generation are considered, highlighting the need for better disclosure.
Amazon Funds River Restoration as Part of Water Replenishment Efforts
Amazon is funding river restoration work in Australia as part of water-replenishment efforts associated with its data center operations and broader sustainability goals.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Westlake Data Center Vote
A Texas judge temporarily halted action on a proposed Westlake data center following a challenge from a neighboring homeowners association, reflecting ongoing local disputes over major projects.
How Much Water Do Data Centers Use—and Why Is It Hard to Know?
Researchers examine the direct and indirect water demands associated with data centers while highlighting major gaps in company-level water-use disclosure.