Data centres to cause 2.5 bln tons of emissions by 2030: research

Data centres are expected to generate 2.5 billion metric tons of CO2-equivalent emissions by 2030, according to Morgan Stanley research. This environmental impact is likely to drive investments in decarbonisation efforts. Major tech companies are rapidly expanding data centres for AI and cloud computing while pledging to reduce emissions. The report suggests this will create a large market for clean power development, energy-efficient equipment, green building materials, and carbon capture technologies as companies strive to meet their climate commitments.READ FULL