The NAACP is urging local authorities to stop operations at xAI's Colossus supercomputer facility in South Memphis, citing environmental and health concerns. They have criticized the Shelby County Health Department and Memphis Light Gas and Water for failing to enforce clean air laws, particularly regarding the operation of gas turbines that allegedly emit hazardous pollutants. The location of the facility in a historically Black neighborhood raises additional concerns about environmental justice, as the community faces a significantly higher cancer risk. The NAACP is demanding immediate corrective action from local officials.
The NAACP criticized local officials for their lackadaisical approach to xAI's Colossus facility, demanding immediate action against pollution affecting a primarily Black community.
The NAACP highlighted concerns over hazardous emissions from gas turbines at xAI’s facility in South Memphis, urging authorities to enforce environmental laws.
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