As of Oct 21, the Verge reports that the rush of new and proposed data centers in Texas, and the gas power used to meet their electricity demand, could bring air pollution back to levels not seen since the 2000s.
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New data centers could push Texas air pollution back to 2000s levels, per The Verge
Not confirmed by the company — reported on Oct 21, 2026 (source: theverge.com).
The Verge reports that the rush of new and proposed data centers in Texas, and the gas power used to meet their electricity demand, could bring air pollution back to levels not seen since the 2000s.
Source: The Verge - Unconfirmed
Republicans push data centers despite widespread public opposition
Not verified by an official source as of Sep 28, 2026 (source: reddit.com).
A post claims Republicans are going all in on data centers despite widespread public opposition.
Source: r/singularity
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