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The energy consumption of data centers is equivalent to detonating 23 nuclear bombs per day.

EnergyEnvironmentTechnologyMay 11, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
A professor's research claims that the energy consumption of data centers is equivalent to detonating 23 nuclear bombs daily, raising concerns about environmental impact and energy use. The post highlights the significant energy demands of data centers and their potential ecological consequences.

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The energy consumption of data centers is equivalent to detonating 23 nuclear bombs per day.
Parent: Environmental ImpactEntity: Data CentersImpact: negativeDate: May 11, 2026Target: The environmental impact of data centers

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New Data Center Equivalent to Setting Off 23 Nuclear Bombs Per Day, Professor Finds https://web.brid.gy/r/https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/data-center-atom-boms
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New Data Center Equivalent to Setting Off 23 Nuclear Bombs Per Day, Professor Finds https://web.brid.gy/r/https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/data-center-atom-bombs
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New Data Center Equivalent to Setting Off 23 Nuclear Bombs Per Day, Professor Finds https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/data-center-atom-bombs?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Futurism @futurism-Futurism
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