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Data centers in El Paso and New Mexico threaten climate goals
Original: Texas Tribune: El Paso and New Mexico spent millions on climate plans. Three new data centers could undo them.. “Last De
El Paso and New Mexico invested millions in climate plans meant to sharply cut greenhouse gas emissions, with New Mexico officials unveiling their strategy in December. Now three planned data centers in the region could undermine those efforts, as the facilities' heavy electricity demands risk driving emissions back up, raising questions about how local governments will reconcile tech growth with climate commitments.
Why now: Data center expansion is under scrutiny nationwide for its energy use, and these projects directly conflict with newly adopted climate plans.
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- Texas Tribune: El Paso and New Mexico spent millions on climate plans. Three new data centers could undo them.. “Last December, New Mexico officials celebrated publication of a plan to address climate change, designed to dramatically reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions… · researchbuzz_firehose@rbfirehose.com · 2
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