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The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health said that by 2030, A.I. data centers would use nearly three times the electricity of Nigeria, Pakistan and Bangladesh combined, countries home to some 650 million people.
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The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health stated that by 2030, AI data centers will use nearly three times the combined electricity of Nigeria, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, which are home to approximately 650 million people.
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United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health
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{
    "date": "2030",
    "statistic": "nearly three times the electricity of Nigeria, Pakistan and Bangladesh combined",
    "population": "650 million people",
    "organization": "United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health"
}
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AI Statistics Energy Prediction
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October 2, 2026 at 2:07 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 2, 2026 at 2:07 AM (1 week ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/22/climate/climate-change-artificial-intelligence-global-threat.html

A.I. is increasingly seen as a major existential threat, potentially overshadowing climate change in global attention and political discourse. Experts debate which poses a greater risk to humanity, with A.I.'s energy consumption also impacting climate efforts.

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