real reason data center gas power plants are so dirty

In an article published by the American technology media Wired in August 2026, it was pointed out that gas power plants, which are relied upon by data centers to operate, are becoming a major source of pollution. The report analyzed the types of pollutants emitted by these facilities and their potential impacts on local ecosystems and residents’ health. It emphasized that despite data centers’ efforts to maintain a green energy image, the power supply processes behind them are causing significant air and water pollution problems.