Cold Weather and Data Centres Drive Up US Greenhouse Gas Emissions
By The BriefBrief
A recent report highlights how the combination of cold weather and increased energy demands from data centres has led to a rise in greenhouse gas emissions across the United States.
WHO:US energy analysts and environmental researchers
WHAT:Increase in greenhouse gas emissions due to cold weather and data centre energy consumption
WHEN:Jan 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE:United States
WHY:Cold temperatures have led to higher energy usage, particularly in data centres, which are significant consumers of electricity, contributing to overall emissions.
