Experts Explore Sustainable AI Practices to Combat Environmental Downfalls
News ClipThe Austin Chronicle·TX·3/12/2026
This story discusses the environmental impacts of the growing data center industry in Texas, particularly the strain on electricity and water resources. It features experts discussing the high energy and water demands of AI and data centers, as well as companies like Gradiant that are working on solutions to recycle and treat water used in these facilities. Overall, the story highlights the significant environmental challenges posed by the rapid growth of data centers in Texas, which account for 15% of the nation's total energy use, and could consume up to 160 billion gallons of water by 2030.
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Texas is booming as a host for data centers used to power AI’s growing infrastructure. With over 400 active centers, Texas already accounts for about 15% of the nation’s total energy use, and the state’s industry demands are on the rise. And it will soon be home to the largest data center camp