The US is projected to see a significant increase in its use of natural gas to meet growing electricity demand, potentially locking in decades of climate-warming emissions.
The United States is projected to significantly increase its reliance on natural gas in the coming years to meet the surging demand for electricity. This trend, driven by the expansion of data centers, manufacturing, and the adoption of electric vehicles and heat pumps, could lock in decades of heat-trapping emissions, jeopardizing efforts to curb climate change.
While natural gas produces fewer emissions than coal, its extraction, processing, and transportation release substantial amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. The surge in electricity demand is partly attributed to the rise of artificial intelligence, which requires immense computational power, and the shift towards electric-powered appliances and vehicles. Data centers, essential for AI development and internet infrastructure, are major energy consumers. The growth in U.S. manufacturing also contributes to the increasing demand for electricity. Analysts warn that this heavy reliance on natural gas could hinder progress towards decarbonizing the power sector. Despite pledges from businesses to transition to clean energy, the immediate need to meet surging demand often leads to the prioritization of readily available fossil fuels. While renewable energy sources are being actively pursued, regulations and infrastructure limitations can impede their deployment. The challenge lies in balancing the need for reliable electricity with the imperative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Building new nuclear plants, while a potential solution, faces significant time constraints and public acceptance hurdles
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