Google Faces Challenges with Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Google's new data center in Grange Castle, Ireland, is projected to indirectly contribute 224,250 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually if mitigation measures are not implemented. Despite a 13% rise in emissions from data centers in 2023, Google remains committed to achieving 100% clean energy by 2030, attributing the increase to AI transitions. The surge in data center energy demands, driven by technologies like Blockchain, AI, 5G, and IoT, has escalated global greenhouse gas emissions, with developing countries bearing a disproportionate environmental cost. Google's struggle to balance emission reduction with energy-intensive data center demands highlights the challenges in meeting sustainability goals amidst increasing AI integration and expanding technical infrastructure investments.