Data center growth may increase US power sector CO2 emissions by 42% by 2030

A new analysis by the Sierra Club projects that the US power sector could emit 42 percent more carbon dioxide by 2030 compared to 2025 due to expanded fossil fuel infrastructure to support data center electricity demand. This increase would negate 15 years of greenhouse gas reductions, highlighting a significant challenge in balancing digital infrastructure growth with climate goals.

Originally published by theverge