The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health has released a report indicating that the environmental impact of data centres will significantly increase by 2030 due to the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI). Currently, data centres consume around 448 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity, with AI workloads responsible for nearly 20% of this figure. By 2030, electricity consumption is expected to rise to 945 TWh, with AI accounting for about 40% of that demand. Water usage is projected to increase from 4.5 trillion litres to 9.3 trillion litres, while carbon emissions could more than double to 399 million tonnes annually. The physical infrastructure required for AI, including data centres and power generation systems, is often overlooked in public discussions. Kaveh Madani, the report's lead author, emphasized the need for responsible planning to address the resource pressures that data centre expansion may cause in specific locations. As governments and companies rush to build new facilities, the overall demand for electricity and water is expected to grow rapidly.