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AI Data Centers Threaten to Erase US Climate Gains by 2030

Original: AI Data Centers Could Erase 15 Years of America's Climate Progress by 2030

A new analysis warns that the rapid expansion of AI data centers across the United States could undo 15 years of climate progress by 2030. The soaring electricity demand from AI computing is driving increased reliance on fossil fuel power, threatening emissions reduction targets and raising questions about whether clean energy buildout can keep pace with the tech industry's growth.

Why now: Fast-growing AI energy demand is colliding with US climate commitments, sparking debate over tech's environmental cost

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