Coal back in favour as US plant bidding war highlights rising demand to power AI

A bidding war among US tech companies for coal-fired power plants highlights rising electricity demand from AI data centers, with coal making a comeback as a power source. The Financial Times reports that the competition underscores the tension between AI growth and clean energy goals.

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