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flag El Paso approves a large natural gas plant for Meta’s data center, sparking backlash over environmental and sustainability concerns.

flag El Paso is facing criticism for approving a 366-megawatt natural gas power plant to support Meta’s new $1.5 billion data center, despite Meta’s promise of 100% renewable energy. flag The project, expected to be the city’s largest power user, has sparked concerns over air quality, water scarcity, and environmental justice in a region already struggling with pollution. flag While El Paso Electric says the gas plant is the fastest way to meet demand, critics argue it undermines Meta’s sustainability commitments and could raise utility rates. flag The city had offered up to $110 million in tax breaks without requiring renewable energy use, and details on how Meta will power the data center remain unclear.

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