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Big Tech’s data centre boom poised to drive up carbon emissions

Big Tech’s data centre boom poised to drive up carbon emissions
Financial Times Sunday 16 August 2026, 10:00 UTC 1 min read
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FT analysis finds 60 largest planned facilities could emit equivalent of 27 coal plants or 24mn cars per year

FT analysis finds 60 largest planned facilities could emit equivalent of 27 coal plants or 24mn cars per year
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