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Brazil's renewable-powered data centers raise grid concerns
Original: Brazil is attracting major data center projects powered by renewables — but that doesn’t mean they’re without impact. On
Brazil is drawing major data center projects that run on renewable energy, but critics warn this does not mean the developments are impact-free. A discussion with journalist Laís Martins highlights how renewables are being channeled to data centers rather than being used to decarbonize the country's overall electricity grid, raising questions about who really benefits from the clean energy supply.
Why now: Debate over whether tech companies' renewable claims genuinely cut emissions or simply divert clean energy from the wider grid
BrazilLaís Martinsdata centersrenewable energy
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- Brazil is attracting major data center projects powered by renewables — but that doesn’t mean they’re without impact. On # TechWontSaveUs , I spoke with Laís Martins to discuss how renewables are going to data centers instead of decarbonizing the grid. Listen to the full… · parismarx@mastodon.online · 38
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