Meta is constructing a massive data center in Louisiana, prompting the local utility to plan for three new gas-fired power plants. Lawmakers, led by Sen. Whitehouse, are pressing Meta for clarity on energy consumption and the resultant pollution. They argue this contradicts Meta's climate pledges of achieving net-zero emissions by 2030. As tech firms boost data center operations to support AI applications, the push for gas infrastructure raises environmental concerns. Meta's reliance on renewable energy purchases to offset emissions has faced criticism given its increasing carbon footprint.
"Meta's backslide from its own climate pledges risks triggering broader economic harm at a time when we urgently need corporate responsibility."
"We urgently need corporate responsibility" and Meta's actions are in contradiction to their climate commitments, as highlighted by Sen. Whitehouseâs letter.
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