Experts: growing AI use adds to data centres' energy demand and water strain
Experts say rising AI use is further increasing data centres' energy demand and water strain. In Australia, data centres use millions of litres of drinking water and generate hazardous waste (19–21 October 2026).
Who is affected and how
- energy specialist
- Cooling water demand and environmental requirements also play a role in site selection and permitting.
Sources
- Experts warn that growing AI use adds to rising energy demand and water strain from data centersmilwaukee independent · Oct 21, 2026
- How much water do AI data centres actually use?cbc · Oct 23, 2026
- How much water do AI data centres actually use? | CBC.cacbc.ca · Oct 23, 2026
- Waste tsunami. Water and the hidden cost of AI data centres - Michael Westmichaelwest.com.au · Oct 19, 2026
- Waste tsunami. Water and the hidden cost of AI data centresmichael west media · Oct 20, 2026
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