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Greenhouse gases from data center boom could outpace entire nations
Data center facilities linked to major tech companies could emit 129 million tons of greenhouse gases annually, potentially surpassing the total emissions of entire nations like Morocco. Tech companie
Data center facilities linked to major tech companies could emit 129 million tons of greenhouse gases annually, potentially surpassing the total emissions of entire nations like Morocco. Tech companies are increasingly turning to natural gas to power their expanding data center networks , raising concerns about climate impact as AI development could undermine decarbonization efforts worldwide by driving electricity consumption and emissions to extreme levels.
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Source: Ars Technica | 2026-04-23