- 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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