AI Boom Sparks a Surprising Comeback for Coal Energy
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that coal energy is making a comeback in the U.S. as electricity demand surges due to AI. Despite plans to phase out coal in favor of renewables, the government now supports reopening old coal plants and possibly constructing new ones, prioritizing AI energy needs over environmental concerns.
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