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MINTInside Climate NewsSep 25, 2026

Texas Electric Utility Only Considered Gas to Power $10 Billion Meta Data Center

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Final score
-5.08
Confidence
8/10
Amount
68K CBWD

AI justification

Exclusive fossil gas consideration for major data center violates climate and health rights, locking in high emissions. | The decision to exclusively consider fossil gas for a major data center represents a clear violation of climate action (SDG 13) and clean energy (SDG 7) goals, with irreversible lock-in effects on emissions. The lack of renewable alternatives and state-backed incentives for high-carbon infrastructure undermine public health rights and intergenerational equity, while reinforci