Greenhouse gases from data center boom could outpace entire nations
Ars Technica • 4/2/2026 – 4/23/2026
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Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score26/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier52% (0.5^45/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-04-02
- 2026-04-03
- 2026-04-22
- 2026-04-23Greenhouse gases from data center boom could outpace entire nations (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 40
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 4 independent sources
Age: 1 day(s) old - still early
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