Data Centers Are Quietly Taking over Texas. The Pollution Could Be Catastrophic
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Author: littlexsparkee
Date: 7/9/2026
Article Summary:
A Floodlight investigation reveals that dozens of data centers in Texas, including OpenAI's flagship "Stargate" data center, have quietly constructed massive power sources that emit harmful pollutants with little to no public notice.