Code, carbon, kilowatts: AI’s 30 June 2026 hidden toll and the race to green the grid

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1) This report examines the significant environmental impact of AI, focusing on data center energy consumption and carbon footprint, and explores the urgent need for a greener energy grid to support its growth.
2) * Analysis of data center investment, electricity demand, and geographic concentration of AI workloads.
* Assessment of the true carbon footprint of data centers, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and the impact of grid intensity.
* Exploration of water consumption in data centers and the challenges of realizing "green AI" through policy and infrastructure changes.
3) AI, data centers, carbon footprint, energy grid, sustainability

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