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Rhiannon12866

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Sun May 25, 2025, 11:50 PM May 25

The growing environmental impact of AI data centers' energy demands - PBS NewsHour [View all]



The EPA has reportedly drafted a plan to eliminate all limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, according to documents obtained by The New York Times. Now, with the rise of artificial intelligence technology, demand on power plants is increasing, in large part due to AI’s reliance on data centers. Ali Rogin speaks with Kenza Bryan, climate reporter for The Financial Times, for more. - Aired on 05/25/2025.
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