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U.N. Launches AI Environmental Transparency Initiative

The plan seeks public disclosure of data‑centre carbon, water and land footprints while urging operators to shift to renewable power by 2030 to reveal hidden environmental costs.

Amazon Discloses 2025 Data‑Center Water Use and Says Its Facilities Are Far More Efficient

U.N. Report Says AI Data Centers Will Double Power, Water and Land Use by 2030

Coalition Report Challenges Big Tech’s AI Climate Claims as Unsubstantiated

AI’s 2025 Emissions May Match New York City as Study Tallies Carbon and Water Toll

Google Releases Per‑Prompt Footprint for Gemini Text Queries

SZA’s AI Warning Prompts Calls to Regulate xAI’s Memphis Data Center