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Texas Data Centers Fueling Climate Crisis | San Antonio News
Texas is racing to become the AI powerhouse of the nation, but at a steep environmental and public health cost. Thirty-two massive data center power plants—each generating at least 100 megawatts—are planned across the state, poised to pump out over 287 million tons of greenhouse gases annually, equivalent to 61 million cars. These facilities also threaten to release thousands of tons of harmful pollutants linked to respiratory illness and heart disease, disproportionately targeting already vulnerable communities. As AI demand surges, developers are bypassing the grid with on-site natural gas…
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