The Pollution Being Churned Out by AI Data Centers Is So Severe That It’s Almost Incomprehensible
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The rapid expansion of AI data centers in Texas, powered largely by fossil fuel-based onsite gas plants, is generating significant pollution and contributing substantially to carbon emissions. Regulatory loopholes allow these facilities to obtain permits with minimal scrutiny, leading to a proliferation of backup diesel generators and toxic emissions. This growth poses serious environmental challenges amid the ongoing climate crisis, with projections indicating a large carbon footprint from the
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