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Community Outrage as Memphis Approves Polluting Gas Turbines

7/3/2025

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Despite strong community opposition and looming legal threats, the Shelby County Health Department has approved xAI's air permit for gas turbines in Memphis. Residents, already grappling with high asthma rates in their predominantly Black neighborhood, fear further pollution and have voiced their outrage over the company's operations.

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Story summary

Despite strong community opposition and looming legal threats, the Shelby County Health Department has approved xAI's air permit for gas turbines in Memphis. Residents, already grappling with high asthma rates in their predominantly Black neighborhood, fear further pollution and have voiced their outrage over the company's operations.