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Carbon capture could reduce data centers' climate impact (Level A1) — industrial harbor with smokestack pollution

Carbon capture could reduce data centers' climate impactCEFR A1

20 Jul 2026

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Adapted from Alexandra Becker - Rice U., Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Chris LeBoutillier, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
1 min
55 words
  • Data centers need a lot of electricity.
  • Electricity use is growing fast.
  • New computer systems use more power.
  • Fossil fuel power makes pollution.
  • Carbon capture can store pollution underground.
  • Some underground rock can hold captured gas.
  • Researchers say capture can cut emissions.
  • Storage could help reduce climate harm.
  • This plan could work near some cities.

Difficult words

  • data center — A building with many computer servers and equipment.
    Data centers
  • electricity — Power that runs machines, lights, and computers.
  • fossil fuel — Fuel from ancient plants and animals underground.
  • pollution — Harmful substances in air, water, or soil.
  • carbon capture — A method that stores harmful gas underground.
  • emission — Pollution released into the air by activities.
    emissions

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Discussion questions

  • Do you use a lot of electricity at home?
  • Have you seen a large data center or big computer building?
  • Do you worry about pollution in your city?

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