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Elon Musk's xAI Faces Lawsuit Over Polluting Turbines

3/4/2026

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  • Elon Musk's xAI operates 62 unpermitted methane gas turbines in Memphis, Tennessee, and Southaven, Mississippi, potentially emitting over 6 million tons of greenhouse gases annually.
  • This contradicts Tesla's mission to promote sustainable energy.
  • The facilities are located in predominantly Black communities already burdened by pollution.
  • The NAACP and other organizations plan to sue xAI under the Clean Air Act.