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Erin Brockovich raises alarm over data center water usage and environmental impact

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Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich has voiced concerns about the significant water consumption and environmental impact associated with data centers. She highlighted the staggering amount of water used and the consistent reports of land and water destruction linked to these facilities. Brockovich emphasized the urgent need to address these issues, particularly in regions like Australia, linking them to broader environmental and climate concerns. AI

IMPACT Highlights environmental concerns related to the infrastructure supporting AI development.

RANK_REASON Commentary from a public figure on the environmental impact of data centers.

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Erin Brockovich raises alarm over data center water usage and environmental impact

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Interview with Erin Brokovitch “The amount & consumption of water is staggering” …consistent reports on environmental destruction of land & water # ai # datacen

    Interview with Erin Brokovitch “The amount & consumption of water is staggering” …consistent reports on environmental destruction of land & water # ai # datacenters # usa We have to stop this in # australia # climate # environment # protest # law https:// youtu.be/lq67mlmKIEo

    LINKS youtube.com/watch

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