I don't think any data centers would be using ground water for cooling. They'd likely be on closed loop systems. And the power draw is only an issue if we decide to not fix where the grid gets its power from.

[–] match@pawb.social 15 points 8 months ago (8 children)

data center engineer here! incorrect

[–] IrateAnteater@sh.itjust.works 3 points 8 months ago (5 children)

Then regulations should be put in place to ban that practice. There is no good excuse to not be on a closed loop system.

[–] meat_popsicle@sh.itjust.works 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

There is no good excuse to not be on a closed loop system.

But that costs $ and Microsoft doesn’t make money by spending it when they absolutely don’t have to.

[–] Peddlephile@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

That's right! They're better off spending it on lobbying so they end up getting more money!

[–] meat_popsicle@sh.itjust.works 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)