xAI’s Colossus data centre in South Memphis, near predominantly Black neighbourhoods, ran gas turbines that residents and activists said lacked proper permits; reports described 35 turbines, and a permit was granted in July 2025 despite protests.

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Inside Climate News: In South Memphis, Elon Musk’s Colossus operated gas turbines without appropriate permits, residents and activists claim
Published by insideclimatenews.orgRecorded Nov 5, 2026
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Supports: xAI ran dozens of gas turbines beside predominantly Black neighbourhoods in Memphis, which residents say lacked proper permits.
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