Black Memphis Residents Unite in Opposition to Elon Musk's Supercomputer Facility Over Environmental Issues

Sarah Gladney recently detected a potent, unfamiliar chemical scent wafting near her Boxtown residence in southwest Memphis, distinctly different from the usual "rotten cabbage" aroma. She suspects the source may be the nearby Colossus supercomputer owned by Elon Musk. As a two-decade resident, Gladney expressed grave concerns regarding the health implications for her community, emphasizing, “Our health is our wealth.”A new report from the Southern Environmental Law Center highlights alarming emissions from the methane gas turbines of the xAI facility, including harmful pollutants such as formaldehyde and nitrogen oxide, intensifying health hazards. Memphis is notably challenged by poor air quality, particularly for asthma sufferers.Local residents, including third-generation asthmatic Alexis Humphreys, voiced their fears at community gatherings. Activists are resolute in their mission to prioritize public health over corporate interests. The quest for cleaner air endures.