Data centers, the things that physically store and share applications and data, require an enormous amount of energy to run. These giant storage units, responsible for 1-1.5% of global electricity consumption, have traditionally relied on renewable sources like solar and wind but it seems as though renewable energy just won’t be able to keep up with the demand required moving forward.

  • Omega_Haxors@lemmy.ml
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    5 months ago

    Those are talking points from like, weeks after nuclear became a thing. How are people still parroting them to this day???

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      5 months ago

      True. Most nuclear waste is contained on the site that created it. It tends only to be moved when the site is decommissioned. Most countries do not have a long term storage plan.

      Hope that updates the talking points the way you were looking for.