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Data Centers and Carbon Capture: A Dangerous Alliance
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Fusion42 · 25 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Big Tech is partnering with the fossil fuel industry to integrate carbon capture and storage (CCS) into data center projects, despite CCS’s track record of failure and environmental risks. This alliance drives increased water use, pollution, and energy costs, while providing new revenue streams for fossil fuel companies and greenwashing for tech giants.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity.
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You face rising operational costs and community opposition as data center expansion merges with carbon capture projects backed by fossil fuel interests. This means your power sourcing and local approvals will become more contested and costly, urging a rethink of expansion plans with clearer environmental accountability.
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