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US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035 (techcrunch.com)
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The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.

Archived version: https://archive.is/20260915183628/https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/15/us-data-centers-could-consume-more-natural-gas-than-germany-and-japan-combined-by-2035/

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[–] 8 points 1 month ago (1 child)

So I was just thinking recently about the Boston Tea Party and how the people at that time were just squeezed to the point where it wasn’t tolerable anymore by the powers that be and decided that it was time to take action. Maybe all those data centers can help us read up on neat history lessons.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 month ago

    Was it people that were squeezed to the point and not commercial interests? I believe it had something to do with east india company being allowed to trade tea without tax, while other businesses weren't?

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