Meta Drops Renewable Energy Initiative, Bets on Natural Gas for Data Centers

Meta has pulled out of a renewable energy initiative and is increasingly relying on natural gas to power its data centers, having committed to 10 natural gas plants since last year. The move raises questions about the credibility of Big Tech's climate commitments. Meta joins other tech giants in prioritising energy reliability over green pledges amid surging AI-driven power demand.

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