Google's Controversial Gas-Powered Data Center Sparks Debate
Google's new data center will be fueled by a massive natural gas plant, raising concerns over environmental impact. Experts weigh in on the industry's growing reliance on fossil fuels.
In a move that has drawn scrutiny from environmental advocates, documents reveal that one of Google's newest data centers will be powered by a natural gas plant that emits millions of tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year. This trend of tech giants relying on fossil fuels to power their energy-hungry facilities is becoming increasingly common in the industry.
The data center, which is set to be built in Midlothian, Texas, will be fueled by a 460-megawatt natural gas power plant operated by Vistra Energy. According to the documents, the plant is expected to emit approximately 3 million tons of carbon dioxide annually, making it one of the largest single-site emitters in the state.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Wired
