FT analysis: 60 planned US data centers could emit 101.5M tons CO2 yearly
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A Financial Times analysis of 60 of the largest planned US data centers estimates they could together produce 101.5 million tons of CO2 per year, equivalent to about 7% of US power sector emissions in 2025. The analysis compares the projected emissions to those of 27 coal plants or 24 million cars annually.
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Financial Times : An analysis of 60 of the largest planned US data centers: they could together produce 101.5M tons of CO2 per year, or ~7% of US power sector emissions in 2025 — FT analysis finds 60 largest planned facilities could emit equivalent of 27 coal plants or 24mn cars per year
