UK government suggests deleting old emails to curb water use

UK government suggests deleting old emails to curb water use

: Keep calm and clear out that inbox. Also maybe lay off the GenAI

UK government suggests deleting files to save water

An aerial photo taken on Aug. 8, 2025 shows a view of the nearly exhausted Baitings Reservoir in Yorkshire, Britain. Reservoir levels recently have continued to fall as increased water use met lack of rain in Britain. | Photo: Getty Images Can deleting old emails and photos help the UK tackle ongoing drought this year? That’s the hope, according to recommendations for the public included in a press release today from the National Drought Group.…

UK Urges Public to Delete Old Emails To Save Water Use in Data Centres

The British government has urged people to delete old emails in a bid to lower internet server water usage amid drought conditions.

UK Asks People to Delete Emails In Order to Save Water During Drought

It’s a brutally hot August across the world, but especially in Europe where high temperatures have caused wildfires and droughts. In the UK, the water shortage is so bad that the government is urging citizens to help save water by deleting old emails. It really helps lighten the load on water hungry datacenters, you see.The suggestion came in a press release posted on the British government’s website Tuesday after a meeting of its National Droug…

UK Urges Public to Delete Old Emails To Save Water Use in Data Centres Amid Drought – altnews.org

The British government has urged people to “play their part” and delete old emails in a bid to lower internet