Here is what the page “One-Quarter of Global Data Centers Already in Water-Stressed Regions, Study Finds” contains. A new global analysis reveals that 25% of the world's data centers are located in areas where water demand exceeds supply for at least one month each year. The study, published in Environmental Science & Technology, mapped data center locations against available water resources and warns that under a future climate scenario, the proportion could rise to one-third. Data centers require significant water for cooling, and placing them in water-stressed regions creates competition with local communities and ecosystems.
The findings highlight a growing risk for the tech industry as climate change intensifies water scarcity in many parts of the world. Companies may need to reconsider site selection, adopt water-efficient cooling technologies, or invest in water restoration projects to mitigate future operational and reputational risks. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.