AI-linked data centers face strong pressure on water and energy resources, without binding caps to limit these consumptions. The National Data Center Plan only obliges companies to report their consumption, but does not impose mandatory limits on energy, water or efficiency.
The environmental organization Zero expressed concern about the overlap of data centers with acceleration zones, warning about the cumulative impacts this concentration may have on natural resources. These zones were created to accelerate projects considered strategic, which may aggravate pressure on already limited infrastructure.
The exponential growth in demand for artificial intelligence services has driven the massive construction of data centers worldwide. These infrastructures require large quantities of water for cooling systems and electricity to power servers, representing a significant challenge for environmental sustainability.
