Big Tech data centre boom to drive carbon emissions up. FT Alphaville analysis projects the 60 largest planned facilities will emit the equivalent of 27 coal plants or 24 million cars annually.
FT Alphaville analysis projects
FT Alphaville’s analysis links the expected emissions of the new data centers to the equivalent of 27 coal plants or 24 million cars operating annually, placing the issue on par with traditional high-carbon sectors.
Divergent coverage focuses on growth
While FT Alphaville emphasizes the numerical impact, the Business Post highlights the sector’s expansion as a new source of emissions without providing specific comparisons.
