Google’s AI buildout drove 37% increase in electricity use in 2025
Google tries balancing AI data center emissions with clean energy efforts.
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Published: 2 July 2026
Source: Ars Technica
Category: News
Topics: Environment
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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