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New US data centers' gas power to match UK emissions
Original: Gas-fired power stations to run new US data centers will generate as much emissions of the entire United Kingdom. On # T
Gas-fired power stations being built to supply new US data centers are projected to produce as much carbon emissions as the entire United Kingdom, according to discussion around a Tech Won't Save Us podcast episode featuring Ketan Joshi. The conversation highlights how the AI-driven data center buildout is fuelling a surge in fossil fuel investment, drawing criticism from climate commentators who argue tech companies' energy demands are undermining emissions goals.
Why now: Concern is growing that the rapid expansion of AI data centers is locking in new fossil fuel infrastructure with major climate impacts
United StatesUnited KingdomTech Won't Save UsKetan Joshi
Evidence
- Gas-fired power stations to run new US data centers will generate as much emissions of the entire United Kingdom. On # TechWontSaveUs , I spoke with @ ketan to discuss how the data center buildout is driving a surge in fossidl fuel investment. Listen to the full episode:… · parismarx@mastodon.online · 35
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