Introduction
Bhutan's commitment to environmental conservation is enshrined in its constitution, mandating at least 60% forest cover—a target it exceeds with policies emphasizing Gross National Happiness (GNH) over pure economic growth . Recent initiatives like Restore Bhutan aim to rehabilitate degraded landscapes, enhancing biodiversity and climate resilience amid rising threats . However, climate change poses severe risks, including GLOFs from...
Introduction
The explosive growth of AI has transformed data centers into voracious consumers of resources, with water emerging as a critical flashpoint. Globally, data centers consume around 560 billion liters of water annually, equivalent to filling 224,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools, according to a 2025 study by Bass et al. from Ethical Geo {1}. This figure underscores a broader issue: while...