Amazon is planning to build a power plant at its GW Ranch facility that is projected to become the largest pollution source in the United States. The plant has received a state permit that allows it to emit 33 million tons of carbon dioxide annually, surpassing the emissions of the nation's largest coal power plant. AI
IMPACT This development highlights the significant environmental footprint of large-scale data center operations, which are increasingly crucial for AI infrastructure.
RANK_REASON Regulatory permit granted for a facility that will become the largest pollution source in the US. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]
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