An Amazon data center could have the worst polluting power plant in the country

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By Terrence O’BrienAug 8, 2026, 1:53 pm122 ptsTrending
To power its new West Texas data center, Amazon is investing in the construction of a new power plant that could be one of the largest single producers of greenhouse gases in the US, according to the New York Times. The new gas-burning plant in Pecos County, Texas has received significant investment from Amazon…

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