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Hong Kong data centres outpace global average for carbon footprint: UN study
Hong Kong's data centres have a carbon footprint exceeding the global average, according to a UN study. The report by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health highlights the environmental impacts of AI usage, including carbon, water, and land footprints, and urges responsible strategies to address these issues.
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