Memphis is Choking on Musk Pollution

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Elon Musk brought the world's biggest supercomputer' to Memphis. Residents say they're choking on its pollution

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"It's a big concern for a region already grappling with the impacts of air pollution.

The cancer risk from industrial sources in southwest Memphis is 4.1 times higher than the EPA's acceptable risk, according to a ProPublica analysis.

Shelby county has an F in air quality for ozone levels from the American Lung Association and the highest rates of children hospitalized for asthma in Tennessee."

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2025-05-20 12:48 PM | Reply

Brings a smile to my face when Trump hurts the right people.

#2 | Posted by censored at 2025-05-20 01:36 PM | Reply

Hate to break it to you.

But.

You see that blue district on the bottom left corner of the state of Tennessee on your map.

That's Memphis.

They clearly didn't vote for Trump.

But. You keep on smiling.

Throw in some dead Palestinians to brighten your day.

#3 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-05-20 01:44 PM | Reply