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Alexis Abramson
Dean of the Columbia Climate School and an expert in thermal transport and data center cooling technologies; contributed the cooling technologies chapter to the Sustainable Data Centers Roadmap.
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Oct 7, 2025
• 49min
AI, Energy and Climate: Data Center Water Use: Alexis Abramson, Julio Friedmann and Angela Yuan
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In this discussion, Alexis Abramson, Dean of the Columbia Climate School; Julio Friedmann, Chief Scientist at Carbon Direct; and Angela Yuan, a Master's candidate at the University of Cambridge, explore the environmental impact of data center water use. They highlight how traditional cooling methods can consume substantial water, especially in stressed regions. The trio advocates for innovative liquid cooling technologies that require less water and emphasize the importance of community engagement. They also discuss the role of renewable energy in reducing water consumption linked to data centers.
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