US Overtakes China in Gas-Fired Power Construction as AI Data Centers Fuel Massive Energy Buildout—But at What Cost?
U.S. gas power construction overtakes China as AI data centers drive demand, raising concerns over emissions, costs and pollution.
America is building more gas-fired power plants than China because AI data centers need tons of electricity. This shows companies like Google need lots of energy, but it also means more pollution and higher costs—something to watch when thinking about whether tech growth is truly sustainable.
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