AI Demand Forces US to Restart Fossil Fuel Power Plants Amidst Rising Emissions Concerns
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
The U.S. is reopening old fossil fuel power plants, including the 60-year-old Fisk facility in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, to meet the rising energy demands driven by artificial intelligence and data centers. Experts express concern over the potential increase in emissions, particularly in vulnerable communities already facing environmental challenges.

Jan 1, 2026, 6:00 AM