New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations

A WIRED review of permits for data center projects using natural gas and linked to OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft, and xAI shows they could emit more than 129 million tons of greenhouse gases per year.

Related

Other articles with overlapping topics.

Wired

They Built a Legendary Privacy Tool. Now They’re Sworn Enemies

There’s a lot of love all over the world for GrapheneOS, the gold standard of mobile security. There’s very little love between the two guys at the center of its history.

Tiffany Ng·Apr 21, 2026·16 min read

Wired

The Internet’s Favorite Lawyer Says We’re Living Through ‘Multiple Watergates per Week’

Devin Stone turned punchy legal explainers into a YouTube empire. Now he’s warning that the sheer volume of Trump administration scandals is distorting reality itself.

Katie Drummond·Apr 21, 2026·22 min read

Wired

This Scammer Used an AI-Generated MAGA Girl to Grift ‘Super Dumb’ Men

A med student says he’s made thousands of dollars selling photos and videos of a young conservative woman he created using generative tools. He’s not alone.

Ej Dickson·Apr 21, 2026·7 min read

Wired

I’ve Tested Gaming Laptops for Over a Decade. This Is What I Think You Should Buy

You don’t want any old gaming laptop. Here’s my take on which to get based on hundreds of hours of testing.

Luke Larsen·Apr 21, 2026·17 min read

Wired

The Best Electrolyte Powders for Intense Workouts (or Violent Hangovers)

Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top electrolyte powders, tablets, drops, and chews for athletes, partiers, and everyone in between.

Louryn Strampe·Apr 21, 2026·26 min read

Wired

I Was Skeptical of Red Light Therapy Until I Found the Best LED Face Mask

After consulting board-certified dermatologists and extensive testing, I found the best red light therapy masks and LED devices for every skin concern.

Boutayna Chokrane·May 3, 2024·20 min read