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- 1Data centers driving a surge in fossil fuel plants▼Data centers are driving a surge in fossil fuel plants
Environment America reports that the rapid growth of data centers, fueled by artificial intelligence and cloud computing demand, is driving a surge in new fossil fuel power plants across the United States. The environmental group warns that rising electricity consumption from these facilities is slowing the transition to clean energy and increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Solar farms are increasingly credited with supporting pollinators and local ecosystems, as sites can be planted with wildflowers and native vegetation beneath and around panels. This creates habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects while land still generates renewable energy. Coverage of the approach highlights a growing interest in pairing clean energy projects with biodiversity benefits for agriculture and surrounding landscapes.