Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://ar-c.org/video/UdHioOJs7VB.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The growing environmental impact of AI data centers’ energy demands [8bVHuXtT4B3] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT The EPA has reportedly drafted a plan to eliminate all limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, according to documents obtained by The New York Times. Now, with the rise of artificial intelligence technology, demand on power plants is increasing, in large part due to AI’s reliance on data centers. Ali Rogin speaks with Kenza Bryan, climate reporter for The Financial Times, for more. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: Find more from PBS NewsHour at Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Follow us: TikTok: X (formerly Twitter): Instagram: Facebook: Subscribe: PBS NewsHour podcasts: Newsletters: LP9MKn9GOwC zT8bvOVqoSn T2zoYtQoe4O dd7uv1HZyZt zOO77popfoI Ui82uctG1eM
The EPA has reportedly drafted a plan to eliminate all limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, according to documents obtained by The New York Times. Now, with the rise of artificial intelligence technology, demand on power plants is increasing, in large part due to AI’s reliance on data centers. Ali Rogin speaks with Kenza Bryan, climate reporter for The Financial Times, for more. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: Find more from PBS NewsHour at Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Follow us: TikTok: X (formerly Twitter): Instagram: Facebook: Subscribe: PBS NewsHour podcasts: Newsletters: LP9MKn9GOwC zT8bvOVqoSn T2zoYtQoe4O dd7uv1HZyZt zOO77popfoI Ui82uctG1eM