Data-center gas plants could increase U.S. power-sector emissions by 20%
The headline reports that gas plants built to support data centers could raise U.S. power emissions by 20%. It links expanding digital infrastructure to increased energy-system and emissions impacts.
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Rapid data-center growth could intensify electricity demand and environmental pressures.
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