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.
7 Comments
The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world · 32 pts · 98d
In Phoenix of all places?! That's just cruel.
kayazere@feddit.nl · 14 pts · 97d
AI is a monument to capitalist’s arrogance 🤣
CluckN@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 97d
Checkmate liberals
ChicoSuave@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 97d
I'm waiting for the Onion article "Data center planned for sun expected to raise temps"
Nurse_Robot@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 98d
Come on, how hot could Phoenix even be? I'm sure it's fine
zebidiah@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 97d
But don't forget to make sure you separate paper from plastic in your recycling!
Tempus_Fugit@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 98d
Well I suppose you have to burn first before rising from the ashes.