US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035 | TechCrunch
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The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.

Cross posted from https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/75575038

Burning one cubic foot of natural gas releases the equivalent of 60 grams of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, including extraction, processing, and distribution, according to the IEA. The additional demand from data centers will generate 1 million metric tons more greenhouse gas pollution daily. That’s about 12% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions today.

  • dumnezero@piefed.socialEnglish
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    2 months ago

    This is why they want the “AI race.” The AI tech sector is sponsored by the fossil fuel sector.