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News ClipThe Austin Chronicle·Austin, Travis County, TX

The Data Center Impacts That We’re Not Talking About Enough

Panelists at SXSW discussed the hidden environmental costs of AI data centers, highlighting their increased energy and water consumption compared to traditional data centers. Concerns were raised about the strain on the energy grid, massive water usage in Texas, and the overlooked issues of electronic waste, heat production, and air/noise pollution. The discussion also explored potential solutions to mitigate these impacts.

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3/18/2026

News ClipThe Austin Chronicle·TX

Experts Explore Sustainable AI Practices to Combat Environmental Downfalls

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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3/12/2026