The NACP has called on local officials to stop the operation in Kalsas, the “super computer” facility operated by Elon Mask’s Jai in South Memphis.
As Reported to NBC NewsCivil rights group Sent a letter on Thursday The Shelby County Health Department and Memphis Light Gas and Water criticize the agencies “for the management of this dirty data centers” and “call on Jai to fulfill the urgent order to stop the operation” – or if there is no order, at least quoting and clearly violate the company clearly.
The letter expressed special concerns around the gas turbines that moved to Jai Power Calls. The company has applied for permission to operate 5 gas turbines in this facility, although the NACP has said that the authorities have “allowed Jike to operate at least 35 gas turbines in the last one year”. City officials have earlier said that the turbines are not allowed for the first year of use.
These turbines Has been reported to have been emitted by dangerous air pollutantsWith formaldehyde, the EPA level beyond the limit. The NACP’s letter also points to the nitrogen-oxide emission of the turbines.
The Colossus Facility is located near the boxtown of southern Memphis, in which the Histor is described as “Black community”, the NACP says that this position adds contamination to communities that do not cause problems. “
“Instead of [the Shelby County Health Department] NACP has added that the risk of cancer is already four times higher than the national average, working to reduce the known health problems in the region, it allows Jike to handle the law, “NACP has added.
The letter of the NASP has been addressed by Michelle Taylor Director of the Shelby County Health Department, as well as Memphis Light Gas and Water Commissioners; Teller is Leaving his role To be the Commissioner of the Baltimore City Health Department in Shelby County.
TechCrunch has reached the NACP and Jai for commenting. A spokesman for Memphis Light Gas and Water told NBC News that it has not yet received the NACP letter.
