Data centres and democratic decline could lead to more water conflict in the future

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Summary:
- The article explores the intersection of resource management and sociopolitical stability, specifically focusing on how the high water consumption required for data center cooling can exacerbate regional water scarcity.
- It highlights the scientific and environmental challenges of industrial water usage, arguing that as climate change intensifies, the competition for finite water resources between technological infrastructure and local communities may increase the risk of geopolitical and social conflict.

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