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Can incorrect environment variables interfere with BigQuery authentication?
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Yes, environment variables used by BigQuery clients (e.g., GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS) must point to the correct path of the service account key file. Verify that the variable is set correctly and that the path is accurate. Typos or incorrect paths are common causes of this error.