<figure> <img alt="An illustration of the Amazon logo on the top of a building." src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/13443464/acastro_181114_1777_amazon_hq2_0004.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p>Amazon plans to invest $20 million in water conservation projects along the Colorado River, which serves as a vital water source for 40 million people in the Western United States.</p> <p>This initiative arises as Amazon and other technology companies are under increased scrutiny regarding their water usage in data centers. The company aims to achieve a water positive status—replenishing more water than it consumes—by the end of the decade. While Amazon has recently shared some details about its water consumption, the overall impact of the company remains unclear.</p> <p>Amazon announced the establishment of a Colorado River Basin Collaborative, which aims to address water conservation efforts in the region.</p>
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Amazon to Invest $20 Million in Colorado River Water Conservation Projects
Amazon has announced a $20 million investment in water conservation projects for the Colorado River, a critical water source for millions. This initiative is part of the company's goal to become water positive by the end of the decade, although its overall water usage remains largely undisclosed.
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Amazon wants to help the Colorado River, but we still don’t know how much water the company uses
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Amazon to Invest $20 Million in Colorado River Water Conservation Projects