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Amazon's New Data Center Faces Environmental Scrutiny

Updated 2026-08-08 18:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Amazon is investing in a new gas-burning power plant to power its West Texas data center, which could be one of the largest single producers of greenhouse gases in the US. The project has drawn criticism for its potential environmental impact.

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To power its new West Texas data center, Amazon is investing in the construction of a new power plant that could be one of the largest single producers of greenhouse gases in the US, according to the New York Times. The new gas-burning plant in Pecos County, Texas has received significant investment
2026-08-08 17:53 UTC
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