Rising Energy Data Demand Fuels Climate Anxiety

By Douglas McIntyre  •  September 17, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that a New York Times survey revealed energy supply as the top climate concern. With artificial intelligence driving massive spikes in electricity demand, policymakers face even greater challenges in transitioning away from fossil fuels. McIntyre highlights upcoming discussions with Google and Microsoft executives about their data centers but argues that tech companies have no real solutions and will likely divert energy resources away from the public.

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