U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Rising for the First Time in Two Years—They Could Climb Far Higher
Scientific American Ideas • 1/13/2026 – 1/14/2026
Summary
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are rising for the first time in two years, according to a new report. The increase is attributed to the skyrocketing electricity demands of AI data centers and a cold snap.
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