OpenAI and Oracle are building one of America’s biggest data centers in a state where tree mortality tripled last year

Fortune Jun 15, 2026 2h ago ⏱ 1 min read 👁 3 views

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New Mexico lost 209,000 acres of forest to drought and insects last year. Now a data center may pull millions of gallons of water from the same area. This story was reported by Fortune. For more Finance news in Kenya, stay tuned to Masaa.

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