👉 Coal computing refers to the practice of using data centers powered by coal-fired electricity for computational tasks, primarily for running large-scale machine learning models and data processing. These data centers consume vast amounts of energy, often leading to significant carbon emissions. Despite the environmental drawbacks, coal computing is still prevalent in regions where coal is abundant and electricity costs are low. However, due to growing environmental concerns and the push for renewable energy sources, the industry is increasingly moving towards greener alternatives like natural gas, solar, and wind power to mitigate its carbon footprint.
