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The establishment of new data centers by major tech companies in the Mid-South is driving a surge in energy demand, contributing to a reported 2.4% increase in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2025, primarily from the power sector. In response, the Tennessee Valley Authority is expanding natural gas generation, while Entergy Arkansas plans to transition to cleaner energy sources as it develops a $10 billion Google campus, aiming to reduce emissions and mitigate environmental impacts. Environmental groups, however, express concern over the reliance on fossil fuels to meet the energy needs of these facilities.