UN report finds data centers' environmental footprint rivals that of entire countries (apnews.com)

• Global data centers used 448 trillion watt-hours of electricity in 2025
• CO2 emissions of 208 million tons match those of Argentina
• UN report warns water and energy use will double by 2029

"A United Nations University report published June 3, 2026, reveals that global data centers consumed 448 trillion watt-hours of electricity last year, producing 208 million tons of CO2—comparable to Argentina's energy-related emissions. The study predicts that water and energy use will double within four years as AI expands. The analysis focused on electricity; water consumption for cooling was not included."