The exponential rise in electricity demand, driven by AI infrastructure and high-performance computing, has introduced new stressors. Water is a critical yet often overlooked dimension of the energy transition. Across all stages: extraction, development, refinement, construction, and transport, water remains a non-substitutable input for base-load energy systems. Its role becomes even more pronounced in energy […] The post Beyond Megawatts: Water as the Hidden Backbone of AI and Energy Infr...