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Amazon announces nuclear power deals as tech giants scramble for more clean energy

GeekWire

(AWS Photo) Amazon today announced agreements supporting the construction of a next-generation nuclear power plant in its home state of Washington — marking the latest development in the tech-driven resurgence of nuclear energy. Just a year ago, X-energy scuttled its $2 billion plan to go public and announced layoffs.

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As AI use surges, tech companies race to secure clean energy and preserve climate goals

GeekWire

Helion Energy employees working on a component of its Polaris device, a seventh-generation fusion prototype that it expects to produce electricity. Projections for future energy needs for data centers are startling. For now, energy sources such as coal and natural gas are being tapped to feed data center electricity needs.

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Amazon renewable power leader on AI’s energy strain, a political dust-up in Oregon, and more

GeekWire

1 corporate purchaser of renewable energy worldwide. As the retail, cloud and entertainment giant strives to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040, most of its carbon cuts so far have come from its shift to renewables. ” Charley Daitch, the Amazon Web Services director of energy and water strategy.

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Amazon will have a new CEO as Jeff Bezos transitions to executive chair later this year

The Verge

Andy Jassy , who currently serves as CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS), will replace Bezos as Amazon CEO. As Exec Chair I will stay engaged in important Amazon initiatives but also have the time and energy I need to focus on the Day 1 Fund, the Bezos Earth Fund, Blue Origin, The Washington Post , and my other passions.”.

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Amazon’s carbon footprint shrank 3% last year — but AI-driven climate challenges loom

GeekWire

In its annual sustainability report, the cloud, e-commerce and entertainment giant touted its clean energy accomplishments, noting it has purchased a volume of renewable power equal to its electricity use — meaning Amazon hit its 100% clean energy target seven years ahead of its goal.

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Jeff Bezos commits $1 billion to conservation as Amazon destroys the world

Vox

Amazon has moved to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, like committing to electrifying its delivery vehicles , and it has recruited dozens of companies to sign its Climate Pledge , a corporate commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2040. Meanwhile, Amazon Web Services (AWS) uses massive amounts of energy to keep its servers online.

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Amazon employee survey reveals concerns about company’s climate leadership and enviro impacts

GeekWire

As AI use is ramping up, Amazon Web Services and fellow hyperscale data center companies such as Microsoft and Google are making big investments in their computing capacity and expanding their electricity demands. “Our commitment to being net zero carbon by 2040 is unwavering and we’re really proud of the progress we’ve made.”

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