‘Better ways to use gas’: Amazon finances massive US plant for data centres
- Posted on August 8, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Amazon is investing in a major data center facility in Texas designed to power its cloud infrastructure expansion. The project raises significant environmental concerns, as the facility is projected to emit over 30 million metric tonnes of greenhouse gases annually, making it the largest single emissions source in the United States. This development highlights the growing tension between technological advancement and climate sustainability, prompting discussions about corporate responsibility in the tech sector's energy consumption.
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