The AI Boom's Dirty Secret: Fossil Fuels Power Data Centers

As artificial intelligence infrastructure demands surge, even companies with strong climate commitments are turning to natural gas to power their data centers. Google's investment in a Texas facility that will emit over 4.5 million tons of greenhouse gases yearly exemplifies how the accelerating AI race is reshaping energy policy and challenging Big Tech's environmental pledges. This trend reveals a fundamental tension: the rapid scaling of AI infrastructure may directly conflict with near-term renewable energy goals.