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