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Meta exits clean energy pact as natural gas investments surge

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechCrunch ·

Meta has withdrawn from a major renewable energy industry group, following a year of increased natural gas investments. The company's shift away from the clean energy pact highlights its growing reliance on fossil fuels for powering data centers. This move contrasts with Meta's previous commitments to sustainability and renewable energy goals.

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Meta's exit from the clean energy pact underscores the tension between tech giants' AI infrastructure demands and their climate pledges.
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