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AI's Dual Role: Emission Reducer or Rising Polluter?
10/22/2025
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- AI currently accounts for about 1.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions and could rise to 3% by 2030.
- AI can reduce energy use and pollution by optimizing building heating and cooling, cutting consumption 10–30%.
- Google LLC's Project Green Light aims to cut traffic emissions by up to 30%.
- In oil and gas, AI minimizes methane flaring and improves geothermal energy extraction, and experts say it could offset its energy demands.
