Amazon data center could be the biggest US climate polluter
A planned Amazon data center could become the most polluting power plant in the United States, raising climate concerns, according to reports. Coverage said the facility's on-site power generation would produce major emissions; the reports set out the worry without detailing Amazon's response or whether cleaner power options were being considered for the project.
Why it matters
As AI drives a data-center boom, the emissions from powering them threaten to undercut tech companies' climate pledges.
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Part of the August 9, 2026 brief.