Brothers KeShaun and Justin J. Pearson are challenging Elon Musk's xAI over its Memphis data center's environmental implications. The facility operates 35 methane gas turbines without legal permits, posing serious health threats to nearby historically Black communities. KeShaun argues this represents a human rights violation and emphasizes the right to clean air and a healthy environment. Justin calls attention to the issue of environmental racism, stating that local residents' concerns are being ignored as Musk seeks expansion of his project despite community opposition.
What's happening in Memphis is a human rights violation, says KeShaun Pearson, executive director of the environmental justice organization Memphis Community Against Pollution.
Elon Musk and xAI are violating our human right to clean air and a clean, healthy environment.
They are abusing our community, and they're exploiting us, says Justin J. Pearson, a Tennessee state representative.
The turbines are operating without a permit, the Southern Environmental Law Center reports.
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