# Amazon data center could become largest U.S. climate polluter

A planned Amazon data center could emit more greenhouse gases than any other single facility in the U.S., according to a new analysis. The project, if powered by fossil fuels, would significantly undermine Amazon’s climate pledges. Its potential status as the top polluter highlights the tension between AI-driven infrastructure growth and environmental targets.

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- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/08/planned-amazon-data-center-could-become-the-biggest-climate-polluter-in-the-u-s/) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:24:02 +0000