Data centers could send US climate pollution skyrocketing
The report warns that planned AI projects could increase CO2 emissions from electricity generation by 618 million tons. This surge could potentially negate 15 years of previous greenhouse gas reductions.
Key points
- US power sector CO2 could rise 42% by 2030
- AI data center demand drives fossil fuel infrastructure growth
- Potential increase of 618 million tons of CO2
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