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The NAACP filed a federal lawsuit accusing Elon Musk's xAI of violating the Clean Air Act by operating unpermitted gas turbines at a Southaven, Mississippi data center site. The complaint alleges the generators could emit over 1,700 tons of nitrogen oxides annually. The group is seeking a halt to turbine use, emissions controls, and daily penalties. The lawsuit follows a prior warning letter sent in June.
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00:02The NAACP filed a federal lawsuit accusing Elon Musk's XAI of violating the Clean Air Act by
00:09operating unpermitted gas turbines at a South Haven, Mississippi site that supplies power to
00:15its data centers, according to The Guardian. The complaint alleges dozens of methane-fueled
00:20generators were used without permits and could emit more than 1,700 tons of nitrogen oxides
00:26annually, along with other toxic chemicals. The group is seeking a court order to halt turbine use,
00:32require emissions controls, and impose daily penalties. The lawsuit follows a prior warning
00:37letter sent in June. The case also cites concerns about air quality in Memphis and broader findings
00:44that many U.S. data centers are located in areas with higher environmental burdens.
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