We can't yet build data centers that don't require massive amounts of fresh water for cooling.
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Many data centers rely on significant volumes of water to keep servers cool, straining local water supplies especially in drought-prone regions. Alternative cooling methods that don't compete with community water needs remain underdeveloped at scale.
Citation ID: WS00692
Title: We can't yet build data centers that don't require massive amounts of fresh water for cooling.
URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=692