U.S. Senators Propose Clean Cloud Act to Curb Emissions

Two U.S. Senators have introduced the 2025 Clean Cloud Act, aiming to reduce emissions from the rapidly growing cloud computing industry. This legislation targets energy-intensive data centers and cryptomining facilities, with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse emphasizing how these operations strain power grids and drive up electricity costs for consumers. The bill is a response to rising concerns about environmental impact and follows several years of scrutiny on tech companies’ carbon footprint.