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Uh oh, Tech Giant's Power Up Means More Planet Pollution! ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

Have you ever thought about how much energy your favorite games and apps use? It's a LOT!

Imagine a super-duper-sized library, not for books, but for all the information on the internet! These are called **data centers**, and big companies like Microsoft have tons of them. They're like the giant brains behind your favorite online games, streaming videos, and even AI helpers.

Here's the tricky part: these giant brains need a TON of electricity to stay cool and running 24/7. Think about it, all those computers working non-stop get super hot! This electricity often comes from power plants that burn fuel, which releases yucky stuff called **emissions** into the air โ€“ like smoke from a factory.

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Based on reporting by Wired Science.