Paxton opens investigation into Texas data centers that haven’t reported water usage
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into the state’s data centers that haven’t reported their water usage. The investigation underscores concerns that large-scale data center developments consume enormous amounts o
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into the state’s data centers that haven’t reported their water usage. The investigation underscores concerns that large-scale data center developments consume enormous amounts of water to cool their computer servers.
The Lone Star State is already undergoing a water shortage, so the state is taking steps […]
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