PolicyThursday, April 2, 2026The Guardian
Google to tap into gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals
Google has announced a partnership with a Texas natural gas power plant to supply energy for its AI datacenter, a move that contradicts the company's climate goals by potentially emitting 4.5 million tons of carbon dioxide annually, surpassing the emissions of San Francisco. Policymakers and activists may need to reevaluate corporate commitments to sustainability and the implications of such partnerships on climate efforts.
