Over 100 new data centers in the UK are planning to use natural gas for electricity generation starting in 2026. This decision is driven by significant delays in connecting to the national power grid. The reliance on fossil fuels presents a major obstacle to the UK's climate change objectives, exacerbated by the increasing energy demands of AI and cloud computing. AI
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IMPACT Accelerated AI and cloud growth strains UK grid, forcing reliance on fossil fuels and jeopardizing climate goals.
RANK_REASON Significant policy and infrastructure challenge impacting national climate targets due to AI/cloud computing energy demands. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]
