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Opinion: Why New Mexicans should organize against Project Jupiter and future data centers
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· June 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the opposition to data centers, including a specific project, can be found in an opinion piece available from El Paso Matters, a local news source in El Paso, Texas.
Protests against new data centers are occurring across the United States. The concerns driving these protests include various environmental impacts. Energy consumption and water use are among the issues being raised.
Additionally, contamination and pollution are also concerns, affecting air, light, and noise quality. Further details on the opposition to data centers, including a specific project, can be found in an opinion piece available from El Paso Matters, a local news source in El Paso, Texas.
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Category: local Published: June 17, 2026 Source: El Paso Matters Reading time: 1 min
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