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How data centers became a top issue in Texas' tight Senate race

Texas is projected to become the state with the most data centers by 2030, but increasing opposition by local residents has made the issue a hot-button topic in the upcoming elections.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Leigh Walden of KUT Radio about how data centers are defining Texas’ political races.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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