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Re:Improper redaction reveals Google Data Center water and e... by grebc on Sunday October 04, 2026 @04:44PM (#49957621)
You can’t eat your algorithm.

So while pointing to agriculture and saying look there - those guys & gals way more than us it’s a red herring because we need food.

Sure improve efficiency of ag, but a better comp for water usage should be made. Reasonable people tune out.

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Re:Improper redaction reveals Google Data Center water and e... by arccy on Sunday October 04, 2026 @04:51PM (#49957709)
you can't eat ethanol either, you burn it to create more global warming
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Re:Improper redaction reveals Google Data Center water and e... by logicprog on Sunday October 04, 2026 @04:52PM (#49957719)
That's why they talked about ethanol.
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Re:Improper redaction reveals Google Data Center water and e... by nradov on Sunday October 04, 2026 @05:25PM (#49958049)
How does it compare to the water used growing alfalfa for export to Saudi Arabia?
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Re:Improper redaction reveals Google Data Center water and e... by hexasquid on Sunday October 04, 2026 @05:51PM (#49958269)
"... and keep your hand up if your ethical, water saving stance means you've become vegan."
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