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MINTThe Guardian ClimateMay 18, 2026

More than 100 UK datacentres plan to burn gas to generate electricity

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Final score
-5.76
Confidence
9/10
Amount
7.3M CBWD

AI justification

UK datacentres' gas-powered electricity plans directly increase emissions and undermine climate targets. | The planned expansion of gas-powered datacentres in the UK directly contradicts climate action goals (SDG 7, 13) and planetary boundaries by locking in high-emission infrastructure. This action prioritizes short-term energy access over long-term sustainability, with irreversible climate impacts.