10/14/2026
🌎 **What’s in the air we breathe across Texas?**
New research from Texas A&M University is examining emerging sources of air pollution across Texas, including everyday products, airborne microplastics, and emissions associated with the rapid growth of data centers.
For Dallas and the broader North Texas region, these findings highlight the importance of understanding how our built environment, energy infrastructure, and growing technology sector affect environmental performance.
At the Dallas 2030 District, we believe data, research, and collaboration are essential to advancing high-performance buildings and more sustainable communities.
As our region grows, understanding our environmental impact is more important than ever.
🔗 Read the full article from Texas A&M University: https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2026/09/08/what-is-polluting-texas-skies/
Two decades after the last major air-quality study, researchers find new pollutants and new sources across the state.