AI Data Centers' Rising Energy Impact 🌱

EPA plans to lift limits on power plant emissions, raising concerns about AI data centers' growing environmental footprint.

AI Data Centers' Rising Energy Impact 🌱
PBS NewsHour
70.8K views β€’ May 25, 2025
AI Data Centers' Rising Energy Impact 🌱

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The EPA has reportedly drafted a plan to eliminate all limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, according to documents obtained by The New York Times. Now, with the rise of artificial intelligence technology, demand on power plants is increasing, in large part due to AI’s reliance on data centers. Ali Rogin speaks with Kenza Bryan, climate reporter for The Financial Times, for more.

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