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Taylor Residents Protest $200M Data Center Over Environmental Concerns

1/26/2026

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Residents in Taylor, Texas oppose a data center project due to environmental concerns.
Compal, a Taiwanese manufacturer, plans to invest $200 million in a server facility, chosen for its prebuilt space and favorable conditions.
Activist Pamela Griffin notes the contrast, arguing that factories create more jobs and use fewer resources than data centers.
Experts warn that the lack of scrutiny on manufacturing projects could pose risks for communities.

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Residents in Taylor, Texas oppose a data center project due to environmental concerns.
Compal, a Taiwanese manufacturer, plans to invest $200 million in a server facility, chosen for its prebuilt space and favorable conditions.
Activist Pamela Griffin notes the contrast, arguing that factories create more jobs and use fewer resources than data centers.
Experts warn that the lack of scrutiny on manufacturing projects could pose risks for communities.