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Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases
By Texas Tribune, By Alejandra Martinez, Graphics By Hien An Ngo at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 1, 2026
· 6 min read
Texas is poised to lead the nation in power plants built to fuel data centers, according to a new report from an environmental watchdog group that warns the plants plan to emit tons of greenhouse gases and air pollution that will cause significant climate impacts and risks to human health. At lea...
Key takeaway The report comes as Texas finds itself at the center of the nation’s AI boom, with at least 248 projects planned statewide, according to a Texas Tribune analysis.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Texas is poised to lead the nation in power plants built to fuel data centers, according to a new report from an environmental watchdog group that warns the plants plan to emit tons of greenhouse gases and air pollution that will cause significant climate impacts and risks to human health. At lea...
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