AISimon Willisonabout 2 hours ago
Spot birds not golf
1 min read
A suggestion for hyperscalers facing data center water pressure: buy country clubs, convert golf courses to public parks, and fund birdwatching. Google used 10.9 billion gallons in 2025. The Coachella Valley has 120 golf courses each using ~800 acre-feet per year. Buying 40 courses could offset water use.
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