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Data Center Construction Boom Could Emit as Much CO2 as 24 Million Cars
Key Takeaways
- 60 largest data centers under construction will emit 101.5 million tons of CO2 annually, equal to 24 million cars.
- Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft saw emissions rise 16%, 18%, and 25% respectively from 2024 to 2025.
- Data center power demands strain the grid and are worsened by cuts to clean energy tax credits.
- Tech companies are exploring space-based solar and nuclear reactors as low-carbon solutions.
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DT Editorial Team··via jalopnik.com