Environmentfromwww.theguardian.com3 weeks ago2025's AI boom caused huge CO2 emissions and use of water, research findsAI produced up to 80 million tonnes of CO2 in 2025 and used 765 billion litres of water, matching New York City's emissions.
EnvironmentfromFast Company3 months agoThe next big business metric? Your AI footprint.Grove Collaborative quantified AI's environmental impact, estimating a 2025 AI-related footprint of 17.8 metric tons CO2e and open-sourcing its estimation method.
EnvironmentfromIT Pro5 months agoCould all data centers go solar?Data centers face increasing electricity demands, intensified by AI, necessitating dedicated power generation from sustainable sources such as solar.
Digital lifefromIT Pro7 months agoJust 10 tech companies are responsible for half of all data center energy consumptionAI company emissions surged 150% since 2020, raising concerns about energy consumption and environmental impact.