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

A surge in data centers across Texas threatens to undermine the state's air quality gains over the past few decades. If these facilities predominantly rely on natural gas, emissions could spike, leading to significant health risks and reversing the hard-won improvements in air quality. The report highlights the need for cleaner energy alternatives to mitigate this looming threat, emphasizing the broader implications for public health and environmental sustainability in Texas. This development underscores the urgent need for policy changes to ensure that economic growth doesn't come at the expense of cleaner air.