Texas Data Centers Face Water Reckoning Under Governor-Elect Hinojosa
Texas data centers could use 9% of state water by 2040, UT-Austin researchers say. Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa's win puts a moratorium on the table.
Topic
Regulation
Topic
Regulation
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