Two states win right to power data centres with coal and gas
Queensland and the Northern Territory won an exemption to use coal and gas for new data centres. This goes against the federal government's renewables-first approach.
Why it mattersData centres use enormous amounts of power. This decision shapes whether Australia's AI boom runs on coal and gas or renewables. It also decides which regions face the economic and environmental costs.
AustraliaAustralia is investing $150 billion in data centre infrastructure by 2030. The choice between coal and renewables will affect Queensland and NT farming communities, regional land use, and whether Australia can meet its climate targets.
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