Massive AI Data Centers Bring Back Feared Nuclear Energy

By Douglas McIntyre  •  June 28, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on Rick Perry’s ambitious plan to build a nuclear-powered mega data center campus near Amarillo. The proposal reflects the explosive energy demands of AI, where data centers are growing so large they threaten to overwhelm local power supplies. McIntyre emphasizes that whether or not Perry’s vision is realized, the scale of future AI infrastructure will only continue to expand—possibly requiring nuclear energy to keep up.

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