cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/tech/p/1137275/data-centers-raise-nearby-temperatures-by-up-to-4-degrees-in-phoenix
Heat pollution from data centers can boost air temperatures in downwind neighborhoods by as much as 4 degrees Fahrenheit, researchers at Arizona State University report in a new study conducted in the Phoenix metro area.
The ASU study is the first to directly measure air temperatures downwind and upwind of data centers to record the real-time effects of waste heat on surrounding communities.
In Phoenix of all places?! That’s just cruel.
AI is a monument to capitalist’s arrogance 🤣
Make environment hot enough to boil water
Use steam to power a turbine
Infinite energy
Checkmate liberals
I’m waiting for the Onion article “Data center planned for sun expected to raise temps”
But don’t forget to make sure you separate paper from plastic in your recycling!
Come on, how hot could Phoenix even be? I’m sure it’s fine
Well I suppose you have to burn first before rising from the ashes.
