From Texastribune · · 40s
Texas data centers threaten air quality
Texas data centers could reverse air quality gains by 2036.
In brief
Texas data centers could reverse air quality gains by 2036. Texas data centers may undo years of air quality progress by 2036. Originally reported by Texastribune.
Texas data centers
Texas’ rapidly growing data center industry could reverse much of the state’s air quality progress by 2036.
Power source impact
The air emissions report published by the Houston Advanced Research Center revealed that the industry’s impact on air quality depends heavily on how data centers are powered.
Harc warning
‘What we are showcasing here is that there is a significant increase in different pollutant emissions that needs to be addressed because otherwise this could have strong implications for the population and environment,’ said Carlos…
“What we are showcasing here is that there is a significant increase in different pollutant emissions that needs to be addressed because otherwise this could have strong implications for the population and environment”
What matters most
Texas data centers may undo years of air quality progress by 2036.
