Business Daily - The impact of 'thirsty' data centres
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We're in the US state of Georgia, where huge data centres need water to keep cool.
But how is this need for cloud storage and AI capability affecting local residents and the environment?
Presenter: Michelle Fleury
Producer: Nathalie Jimenez
(Image: Georgia resident Beverly Morris looks at sediment build up in her toilet, which she says makes it impossible to flush. Instead she has to pour through a bucket of water)
Published on Wednesday, 9th July 2025.
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