"The NAACP, represented by environmental groups Southern Environmental Law Center and Earthjustice, says xAI has been polluting the surrounding historically Black communities by using dozens of methane gas generators without permits."
"The lawsuit alleges xAI illegally installed and operated up to 27 gas turbines, each one the size of a large bus, to power the datacenters."
"Combined, they have the capacity to emit tons of harmful nitrogen oxides per year, along with toxic chemicals like formaldehyde, according to the Southern Environmental Law Center."
"xAI issued a statement in response to the lawsuit: We take our commitment to the community and environment seriously. The temporary power generation units are operating in compliance with all applicable laws."
A lawsuit has been filed against Elon Musk's xAI for allegedly violating the Clean Air Act by emitting pollutants from its power plant in Southaven, Mississippi. The NAACP, supported by environmental groups, claims xAI has been using unpermitted methane gas generators, harming historically Black communities. The lawsuit seeks to halt operations of these turbines. xAI's datacenters, Colossus and Colossus II, are located near residential areas already affected by pollution. The company asserts compliance with laws but did not address specific allegations.
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