Massive AI Data To Revive Coal Dependence
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that AI companies, including Meta, will spend up to $475 billion on data centers in 2025, creating unprecedented electricity demands. With renewable energy unable to meet this surge, the U.S. may revert to coal and oil for decades. The president’s reduced support for wind and solar further increases the risk of relying on the most polluting energy sources.
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