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Data Centers Meet Fracking Country on A New Infrastructure Frontier

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In recent years, a new phenomenon is taking shape in the U.S.: the build‑out of large data‑center campuses in regions traditionally known for oil and natural gas extraction—so‑called “fracking country.” The logic is straightforward: these areas offer abundant cheap energy,…

⚡Georgia’s Struggle to Feed the New AI Energy Boom

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Artificial intelligence is fueling a new kind of energy crisis. Across Georgia, a quiet battle is unfolding between economic growth and sustainability as AI datacenters — the massive facilities that power everything from ChatGPT to Google’s Gemini — drive an…

New Charts Reveal the Surging Energy Demands of AI

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Artificial intelligence is getting smarter, but it’s also getting hungrier. A new report from MIT Technology Review, illustrated with four key charts, reveals just how fast AI’s energy consumption is climbing—and the surprising sectors feeling the impact. 1. AI’s Energy…

New Trump Energy Policies: A Bold Push for Fossil Fuels

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On January 21, 2025, former President Donald Trump introduced new energy policies that prioritize fossil fuel production while reversing several climate-focused initiatives. The sweeping changes include a national energy emergency declaration, renewed efforts to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement,…

New Ways AI is Fighting Climate Change: Highlights from COP29

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At COP29, the latest global climate conference, artificial intelligence (AI) stole the spotlight as a powerful ally in combating climate change. From managing massive amounts of climate data to optimizing energy systems, AI is transforming how we understand and address…