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AI boom threatens Big Tech's 2030 climate pledges
Major tech companies' 2030 climate goals face uncertainty as AI's energy demands surge. Data center power consumption could triple by 2030, straining renewable energy targets. Analysts question whether commitments to net-zero emissions remain feasible amid rapid AI expansion.
Meridian48 take
The tension between AI growth and climate pledges exposes a fundamental conflict: tech's sustainability promises may be incompatible with its core business trajectory.
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