U.S. data centers projected to emit more carbon than Mexico, study finds

New research shows rapidly growing energy demand from AI and cloud computing could generate emissions comparable to an entire nation's output, highlighting the climate cost of expanding computing infrastructure.

First covered Oct 30, 2026 · 5:39 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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capitol.texas.gov Sb02116I (capitol.texas.gov)

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