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An Amazon data center could have the worst polluting power plant in the country
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Amazon is building a new natural gas power plant in Pecos County, Texas, to supply its West Texas data center, with a permit allowing up to 33 million tons of CO2 emissions, potentially making it one of the largest polluters in the US. This move contrasts with Amazon's Climate Pledge to be carbon neutral by 2040, as emissions have risen due to AI data center demands.
