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Data Centers' Greenwashing: Who Pays the Price?
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Data Centers in Ireland: The Green Energy Illusion - This podcast episode delves into the controversy surrounding tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Meta claiming to run their data centers on renewable energy. The reality, however, is that these companies purchase Guarantees of Origin certificates, allowing them to claim green status even when the grid is heavily reliant on fossil fuels. The episode also explores how these data centers prioritize power during grid stress, often leaving regular households without electricity.
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