An Amazon data center could have the worst polluting power plant in the country

Amazon has purchased a site in Pecos County, Texas, and is investing in a new natural-gas power plant called GW Ranch to power its AI data center. The plant has received a permit allowing emissions of up to 33 million tons of CO2, potentially making it one of the largest greenhouse gas producers in the United States. This move reflects a broader industry trend where tech companies turn to non-renewable energy sources to meet surging AI demands, though it poses a major challenge to Amazon's Climate Pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.

(Source：The Verge)