That Time Amazon Lied About Their Renewable Energy Use
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Ned and Chris discuss Amazon’s claim that their energy use is 100% renewable. Wind Turbines Don’t Kill Birds and Amazon Doesn’t Use 100% Renewable Energy Amazon claimed to be 100% renewable, but Amazon Employees for Climate Justice argues that the company hasn't met its climate pledges, and even threatened a walkout. In this episode, Ned and Chris discuss the growing energy demands of data centers, noting that despite efficiency improvements, their power consumption is set to double by 2026. The guys also share electrocution stories and explore modern sustainability, alternatives to oil, and advancements in solar and wind power. They also examine Amazon’s recent efforts, like ordering 100,000 electric vans, signaling possible positive changes ahead. Links Amazon’s Story About Being 100% Renewable May Have Been Written By AIThe Theory and History of Peak Oil Carbon Disclosure Project’s 2023 Fact Sheet Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project Amazon Climate Justice Research - Amazon’s 100% Renewable Claim is a 22% Reality Amazon’s Mississippi Datacenter Plan Includes Real Renewable Power Sources International Energy Agency - Electricity Analysis 2024 to 2026 
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