The impact of 'thirsty' data centres
We're in the US state of Georgia, where huge data centres need water to keep cool
Business Daily · BBC World Service
July 9, 202517m 50s
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Show Notes
We're in the US state of Georgia, where huge data centres need water to keep cool.
But how is this need for cloud storage and AI capability affecting local residents and the environment?
Presenter: Michelle Fleury Producer: Nathalie Jimenez
(Image: Georgia resident Beverly Morris looks at sediment build up in her toilet, which she says makes it impossible to flush. Instead she has to pour through a bucket of water)