In a climate crisis, the consumption of water required by data centers must be scrutinized closely, writes Miranda Gabbott. Looking at a development near her home in Barcelona, she asks: by choosing AI industry-driven growth today, will urban planners in Spain jeopardize their water tomorrow?
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The "acceptable loss" numbers in these designs of a coolant like fresh water, capable of a nearly 100% recapture rate, seem odd.
I'd like to see the up front cost saving measures in play with these design.