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www.npr.org
1 month ago
Science

The Colorado River rarely reaches the sea. Here's why

Lake Powell water levels dropped during megadrought
32% of Colorado River water is used for cattle-feed crops [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

California eases new water saving regulations for local agencies after pushback

New proposed California water conservation rules are less stringent, easing requirements for urban suppliers.
The revised regulations extend the timeline for water reductions to 2040 and provide more flexibility for suppliers. [ more ]
The Drum
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How should ad agencies measure the environmental cost of their AI use?

Generative AI is an energy-intensive technology that consumes significant amounts of electricity and water.
Most agencies are not currently measuring or considering the environmental impact of using generative AI. [ more ]
Theregister
5 months ago
Cryptocurrency

The volume of Bitcoin mining's water usage is hard to fathom

Bitcoin mining consumes a significant amount of water, with estimates suggesting it may use 2,237 gigaliters by 2023.
In the US alone, Bitcoin mining operations consume between 39 and 120 gigaliters of water, equivalent to the water consumption of 300,000 US households. [ more ]
BBC News
5 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Every Bitcoin payment 'uses a swimming pool of water'

Bitcoin transactions use a significant amount of water, about six million times more than a typical credit card swipe.
Bitcoin's high water usage is due to the power and cooling needs of the millions of computers worldwide that support the cryptocurrency.
The study highlights the concern of water shortages globally, which could worsen in the future. [ more ]
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