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Uncovering the Hidden Water Footprint of AI: Solutions for Quenching Its Insatiable Thirst

Our digital lives rely on data centres. But their cooling systems are threatening global water supplies, leaving citizens thirsty.

“Data Centres Will Account for the Majority of Digitalisation’s CO2 Emissions”: An Interview With Ralph Hintemann (Borderstep Institute)

Data centre energy consumption is already high—thanks to AI, it’s set to skyrocket. We talked to Dr Ralph Hintemann about potential solutions.

Photonic Integrated Circuits “Break New Ground”, Reducing Waste Heat of Data Centres

New study reveals how Photonic Integrated Circuits could reduce data centre energy consumption by replacing electrons with light particles.

The Hidden Gaps in Our Digital Carbon Footprint: A Conversation with Jens Gröger of Öko-Institut

Devices, data centres and our online lives all generate high CO2 emissions. Jens Gröger shares solutions for this digital carbon footprint.

Turn Black Friday Into Green Friday! Sustainable Shopping Alternatives for the Climate-Conscious

Your inbox will probably soon be flooded with countless promotional emails about Black Friday. Welcome to the sustainable shopping alternatives - here you can find out how to buy clothes sustainably!

Transforming Mediterranean Water Management with OurMED

As climate change intensifies, outdated water management systems are under pressure to adapt. The OurMED project is leading the way with digital twins and community-driven solutions.

Measuring Terrestrial Water Storage With Satellites Shows the Impact of Climate Change

Floods and droughts are increasing, while groundwater levels decline. Measuring Terrestrial Water Storage helps track these changes.

Symolbild: Nachhaltige Künstliche Intelligenz
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How Can Energy Guzzling AI Become More Sustainable? Interview With Friederike Rohde (Iöw)

Artificial intelligence has a large CO2 footprint. Renewable energies alone will not solve the problem, says Friederike Rohde.

Will Digital Product Passports Change the Game in Fashion?

Digital Product Passports will tell consumers about the sustainability of their clothes. Will they reduce the industry’s carbon emissions?