Pratul Malthumkar is a 2026 candidate for the Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). He previously earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accounting from Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi. Driven by a passion for the human stories behind the numbers, Pratul aspires to join the Indian Foreign Service and shape India’s diplomatic engagement. He is currently interning with the Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability (FOGGS) on issues at the nexus of global governance and development.
Introduction / Our Research Question The world is changing quickly. Generative AI and data centers are growing fast. They are meant to help with sustainability and progress. However, their energy use and material needs could actually harm global climate goals. For example, some estimates suggest that data centers in the United States could use up…
