AI Data Centers Are Causing Unfathomable Amounts of Air Pollution, and It Gets Worse With Each New One They Build

The US is rapidly expanding data center-linked fossil fuel generators, with at least 82 new facilities planned, primarily to power AI infrastructure. These generators could emit pollution comparable to half the nation's passenger cars annually, driven by tech giants like Meta and xAI. State regulators in Texas and Ohio expedite approvals, raising concerns about rising emissions unless stricter controls are implemented.