E&E News by POLITICO · January 24, 2025
Tech titans directed a wave of criticism at President Donald Trump’s move to abandon the Paris climate agreement — eight years ago.
When he did the same thing this week, they ignored it.
The differences between 2017 and now are stark: Heat-trapping emissions continue to rise globally, and disasters are accelerating.That comes as the tech industry’s energy needs have grown in part because of power-hungry data centers related to artificial intelligence and other technologies. One result is a closer connection between a president who champions fossil fuels and executives in Silicon Valley who appear less willing to question his move to abandon the global climate pact.
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