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Texas data center boom threatens decades of air quality gains

Original: Texas data center boom could erase decades of progress on air quality

A new Texas Tribune report warns that the rapid expansion of data centers across Texas could reverse decades of progress on air quality. The facilities, often powered by gas turbines, are expected to increase pollution and health risks in nearby communities, raising concerns among residents and environmental groups as the state attracts major data center investment.

Why now: A new report just highlighted the health and pollution risks of Texas's fast-growing data center industry.

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