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Amazon's planned Texas data center could be the largest U.S. climate polluter with a massive natural gas plant.

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08 Aug 2026
TechCrunch
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Amazon plans to build a data center in Pecos County, Texas, powered by an on-site natural gas plant permitted to emit 33 million tons of CO2 annually, potentially making it the largest climate polluter in the U.S. This move raises concerns as Amazon's carbon emissions rose 16% last year, despite its pledge to eliminate emissions by 2040. The company claims the new power source won't increase electricity costs for Texas families and maintains its climate commitment, though critics worry about the environmental impact of supporting energy-hungry data centers with fossil fuels.

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