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Local opposition to data centres emerges as key constraint on AI expansion
BBC NewsLO·US · GB · IE·about 21 hours ago
BloombergNEF projects exponential growth in US data center energy consumption by 2035, with natural gas demand surpassing that of Japan and Germany combined. The study highlights a structural shift in energy demand driven by AI infrastructure, with similar debates emerging in Brazil. This signals sustained upward pressure on US gas demand and potential strain on grid infrastructure.
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