Elon Musk's xAI data center in Memphis faces scrutiny over air pollution concerns related to its natural gas turbines. Initial air quality tests indicated no dangerous levels of pollutants; however, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) criticized the omission of ozone testing and the placement of monitoring equipment that could skew results. Environmental advocates highlight a lack of transparency regarding testing methods, raising concerns about the potential impact of air quality on local communities.
It's unclear why the city would not test for this harmful pollutant.
The SELC took issue with the way the testing was conducted.
The testing was carried out on June 13 and 16 at three locations: downtown Memphis, the Whitehaven neighborhood, and the Boxtown neighborhood.
Formaldehyde was detected there, though it was within the expected range for an urban area.
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