Summary
The demand for data is rapidly increasing, and so is the number of data centers needed to support it. These centers, filled with computer servers, use large amounts of water and electricity, impacting local communities, especially in dry areas like Queretaro, Mexico.
Key Facts
- Data centers store and process information from online activities.
- They use significant amounts of water and electricity.
- Big technology companies are building these centers in places with limited water resources, such as Queretaro, Mexico.
- Local residents in Queretaro face water shortages and often have their water supply rationed.
- The growth of data centers in these areas adds to the local water scarcity challenges.
