Amazon faces criticism over data center expansion claims

Amazon's statements about its data center buildout and energy sourcing have drawn scrutiny amid broader questions about billionaire accountability in the competitive race for AI infrastructure.

First covered Sep 28, 2026 · 6:26 PM PT · 2 articles

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Coverage

17h via Bluesky Amazon Crime — And Other Tales of Billionaire Lying from the Data Center Wars

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Primary sources

eia.gov New U.S. electric generating capacity expected to reach a record high in 2026 - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

reports.ethics.ny.gov Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government Lobbying Search

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Discussion

Bluesky: @billmckibben.bsky.social Bill McKibben · 10h ago · 128 ♥ I am so so so glad whenever someone mentions the fact that Amazon named an entire arena CLIMATE PLEDGE ARENA and then promptly stopped mentioning climate pledges ever again @billmckibben.bsky.social's latest is a great read: billmckibben.substack.com/p/amazon-crime · @billmckibben.bsky.social Bill McKibben · 17h ago · 87 ♥ Amazon is eager to open the single biggest climate wrecking facility in the country. billmckibben.substack.com/p/amazon-cri...

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