All articles tagged with #gas fired power plants
A Floodlight/ Texas Tribune investigation finds that Texas data centers, including OpenAI’s Stargate in Abilene, are driving on-site gas plants and relying on minor permits that could emit well over 100 million tons of greenhouse gases annually, with limited public input and enforcement, raising concerns about climate impact and local health as residents report pollution and quality-of-life issues.
The Biden administration plans to delay final limits on emissions from gas-fired power plants to strengthen them, likely finalizing the rule after November, with its fate possibly resting on the 2024 election. This decision comes in response to pleas from environmental justice groups and aims to cover more pollutants, including climate, toxic, and criteria air pollution. The move is part of a broader effort to combat pollution from the power sector and address concerns of disadvantaged communities living near industrial pollution sources.