gerrymcgovern , 
Why has water become such an issue for AI and data centers?
Because for years, Big Tech boosted energy efficiency and reduced CO2 by using more and more water.
It also "reduced" CO2 by causing a massive increases in e-waste.
There is the huge danger in focusing only on CO2. To reduce CO2, we often degrade other life systems such as water, soil, biodiversity.
CO2 is increasingly being used for greenwashing.
We must measure the total cost to the environment, not just part of the cost.
