Elon Musk's xAI received a permit to operate 15 methane gas generators in Memphis, Tennessee, after a contentious approval process. The local community and environmental leaders expressed strong opposition, citing pollution concerns. xAI had previously operated up to 35 unpermitted generators, exploiting a loophole that allowed them to avoid permits by relocating the turbines every 364 days. Despite the backlash, the Shelby County Health Department approved the permit following community forums. A spokesperson claimed the facility would utilize advanced emissions control technology, positioning it as the least polluting facility of its type in the nation.
xAI has been granted a permit to run 15 methane gas generators at its datacenter in Memphis, amid community outrage about pollution levels.
Local leaders are failing to protect residents' rights to clean air, with community protests against the methane generators intensifying.
Despite operating up to 35 generators without permits, xAI applied for a permit for 15 after community backlash and public forums.
The company's spokesperson stated that the onsite power generation will have state-of-the-art emissions control technology, making it the lowest emitting of its kind.
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