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AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong?

TechCrunchPublished Apr 3, 2026

Several AI companies are constructing large natural gas power plants to supply energy for their data centers, raising concerns about environmental impact and sustainability. These plants aim to meet the high energy demands of AI computations but may conflict with climate goals.

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