Amazon reports 75% progress toward water replenishment goal amid data center opposition
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Amazon reported reaching 75% of its 2030 goal to replenish more water than its data centers consume, claiming its facilities are seven times more water-efficient than the industry average. This comes amid growing public opposition to data center construction, with Gallup polling showing about 70% of Americans oppose local data center building, primarily due to water usage and environmental concerns. Amazon's water conservation push follows Google's similar initiative and aims to address public concerns about AI infrastructure's environmental impact.
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Gallup polling released in May found about 70% of Americans oppose building data centers locally, with water use for cooling and environmental concerns the top reason
Amazon's water-focused push followed Google's similar initiative and aims to address public concerns about AI infrastructure's environmental toll
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