AI Boom Sparks Feared Rise in Coal Demand

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on the resurgence of coal in the U.S. energy sector, driven by the increasing power demands of AI data centers. While coal use had previously declined to around 10% of electricity generation, limitations in solar and wind capacity — particularly due to setbacks from the Trump administration — are forcing a renewed reliance on coal. States like Wyoming, West Virginia, Illinois, and Kentucky are expected to ramp up production to meet rising demand.