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August 11, Fineko/abc.az. Amazon is investing in an on-site natural gas power plant for its planned data center in Texas.

According to The New York Times, the 7.65-gigawatt facility featuring 35 turbines will hold permits to emit 33 million tons of carbon dioxide annually, potentially making it the single largest source of climate pollution in the US.

Driven by artificial intelligence growth, Amazon’s emissions rose by 16% last year, straying from its commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The company acknowledged the impact of AI infrastructure on its climate targets but stated it remains committed to its net-zero goal.