Global Data Centers Could Soon Consume as Much Electricity as Japan
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses the surging electricity demand from global data centers, which could soon match Japan’s total consumption. With AI-driven server farms expanding rapidly, energy shortages are emerging in parts of the U.S. While companies seek clean energy sources, many are struggling to find viable solutions—raising concerns that coal could make a comeback to meet power demands.
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