Tech Giants Face Natural Resource Crisis: WEF Warns of Trillion-Liter Water Use, E-Waste Threat

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News18•14-01-2026, 11:02
Tech Giants Face Natural Resource Crisis: WEF Warns of Trillion-Liter Water Use, E-Waste Threat
- •World Economic Forum (WEF) report warns global tech companies about their impact on natural resources.
- •Semiconductor manufacturing consumes over 1 trillion liters of fresh water annually, alongside vast metals and minerals.
- •Data centers use 60 gigawatts of electricity, equivalent to California's peak demand, and generate 60 billion kg of e-waste yearly.
- •Ignoring these impacts could jeopardize the tech sector's long-term resilience and 'license to operate'.
- •Adopting nature-positive strategies offers financial opportunities and is crucial for sustainable growth.
Why It Matters: Tech companies must urgently adopt nature-positive strategies to mitigate environmental impact and ensure long-term growth.
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