#SciNews 𝗔𝗜 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗔 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗗 𝗛𝗢𝗧 ‘𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘’ 🥵
A new study suggests that massive AI-powered data centers can create their own localized heat islands, increasing nearby land surface temperatures by an average of around 2°C, with some hotspots reaching up to 9°C hotter than surrounding areas.
The warming isn't limited to the facilities themselves, it can spread for kilometers, potentially affecting nearby communities and ecosystems. Researchers attribute the heat to continuously running servers and the energy-intensive cooling systems needed to keep them from overheating.
The study also indicates that this phenomenon is becoming widespread, with rapidly growing data center hubs across Asia, Europe, and the Americas potentially exposing hundreds of millions of people to increased local warming. Scientists say the environmental impact of data centers extends beyond carbon emissions, emphasizing that their contribution to localized heating remains largely overlooked in climate planning. #HeatIsland #DataCenter #Weather
“I love my LGBT friends, but...”
No, mahal. If we really love them, we’d fight that they enjoy the same rights as we do. We’d educate ourselves about their struggles. We’d use our straight privilege to dismantle an old system that oppresses them. ✊🏼💜
#GenshinImpact#Sandrone
"This world is beautiful, more beautiful than you or I can imagine. So go. Do what you want to do, and seek out your own desires, my child. Just remember, your life belongs to you."
— Alain Guillotin's last words
"You would always say nasty things and act indifferent... But I've always known you to be brave, kind, and strong... You will always be my best friend."
— Columbina, bidding farewell to Sandrone's remains
◆ Name: Sandrone
◆ Title: Mirrored Analysis
◆ The Seventh of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers
◆ Stellar Linchpin: Cryo
◆ Constellation: Narcissorolegium