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Planned Texas data centers could emit more greenhouse gases than many countries
Summary by Terrell Hills News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Texas Tribune, By Evan Simon, Floodlight , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 9, 2026
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Key points Details about the project's specifics are limited, but it is known that the construction of a similar facility has already affected a resident in Abilene. The resident, an Air Force veteran, was not informed about the plans until construction had begun.
A data center planned in Texas has raised concerns about its potential environmental impact. The facility, to be built by OpenAI, is part of a larger trend of data centers being constructed in the state.
Details about the project's specifics are limited, but it is known that the construction of a similar facility has already affected a resident in Abilene. The resident, an Air Force veteran, was not informed about the plans until construction had begun.
Further information about the potential effects of these data centers on the environment and local communities can be found through Floodlight, a nonprofit newsroom investigating climate action.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
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