‘Just an unbelievable amount of pollution’: how big a threat is AI to the climate?
Resource type
Author/contributor
- Niranjan, Ajit (Author)
Title
‘Just an unbelievable amount of pollution’: how big a threat is AI to the climate?
Abstract
Defenders say AI can do good to fight the climate crisis. But spiralling energy and water costs leave experts worried
Publication
The Guardian
Date
2026-01-03
Section
Technology
ISSN
0261-3077
Accessed
2/3/26, 2:15 AM
Short Title
‘Just an unbelievable amount of pollution’
Language
English
Library Catalog
The Guardian
License
Environment
Extra
Worldwide
Citation
Niranjan, A. (2026, January 3). ‘Just an unbelievable amount of pollution’: how big a threat is AI to the climate? The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/03/just-an-unbelievable-amount-of-pollution-how-big-a-threat-is-ai-to-the-climate
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