El Paso and New Mexico spent millions on climate plans. Three new data centers could undo them.

A tech story from Texas, reported by Texas Tribune.

Tech · Texas · October 14, 2026

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El Paso and New Mexico planned to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Neither plan considered how three new data centers could upend their climate goals.

Reported by Texas Tribune, October 14, 2026. Read the full story at Texas Tribune →

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