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Google's AI Buildout Drove a Record 37% Jump in Its Electricity Use as Emissions Climb
Google's 2026 environmental report reveals its annual electricity consumption rose 37% in 2025 — the biggest increase in company history — driven by AI data center construction. Its data centers now burn more power than entire countries, and Google concedes its buildout is outpacing grid decarbonization even as it buys clean energy. Amazon reported record emissions the same week.
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