TECHNOLOGYJul 28 · 09:30 UTCWPLN NASHVILLECaroline Eggers

This data center rivals TVA’s largest coal plant for climate pollution

Elon Musk's xAI data center in Memphis produces climate pollution rivaling Tennessee's largest coal plant, emitting 7-8 million tons of CO2 annually through gas turbines. It surpasses other regional facilities in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, becoming Tennessee's top NOx polluter.

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