Is Elon Musk’s AI Polluting Tennessee? New Reports Say Yes

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A high-tech project leaves a trail of consequences.

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Memphis has been promised innovation and high-tech prestige through Elon Musk’s xAI data center, but new reporting paints a far more troubling picture. Investigations by the Southern Environmental Law Center, Inside Climate News, and the NAACP reveal that dozens of methane gas turbines are running at the site, many without proper air permits. These turbines emit nitrogen oxides and other pollutants into neighborhoods already struggling with poor air. Residents describe heavier air, more frequent asthma flare-ups, and a growing sense of betrayal. The data now suggests Musk’s AI ambitions may be colliding directly with Tennessee’s environmental health.

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Aggressive Squirrel Targets Residents, Hospitalizes Two in California

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A quiet neighborhood shaken by a wild encounter.

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Residents in California are on edge after a series of squirrel attacks sent two people to the hospital. Local officials confirmed the incidents this week, describing the squirrel as unusually aggressive and relentless in targeting people walking through a suburban neighborhood. Though squirrel bites are rare, this particular animal’s behavior quickly escalated into a public safety concern. Wildlife experts and animal control officers have been called in to monitor the area while neighbors remain cautious outdoors, unsure when or if the animal will strike again. The unsettling encounters are leaving the community both rattled and alert.

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World Mourns as Chimpanzee Pioneer Jane Goodall Has Died at 91

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Her death leaves a legacy spanning science and humanity.

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Jane Goodall’s passing at 91 has left the world reflecting on a lifetime devoted to understanding the natural world and protecting it. She became a household name not just for living among chimpanzees in the forests of Tanzania but for teaching us that animal behavior mirrors our own in profound ways. Her legacy stretches beyond science into activism, education, and global awareness. From the notebooks she carried into Gombe to the international institutes bearing her name, Goodall’s work continues to ripple through generations who learned to see animals as thinking, feeling beings.

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Severe Weather Collapses 5 Houses On Outer Banks as Hurricanes Umberto and Imelda Threaten Rare Collision

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Two powerful storms could shift the coastline’s fate.

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The Atlantic is staging a rare and unsettling act this week. Hurricane Humberto, once a Category 5 powerhouse, is still a sprawling storm system even as it slowly weakens. Not far away, Hurricane Imelda is gaining strength as it climbs northward. Their proximity has meteorologists talking about the Fujiwhara Effect, a phenomenon where two cyclones begin orbiting one another, altering their paths and potentially merging.

For residents along the Eastern Seaboard, from Florida to the Outer Banks and beyond, the hazards are already showing up. Dangerous rip currents, eroding beaches, and deadly surf have begun long before any storm makes landfall. The next two days may decide whether this unusual dance turns into a coastal crisis or a near miss.

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The Top 8 Plants To Attract the Most Butterflies

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Transform your garden into a vibrant butterfly sanctuary naturally.

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Creating a butterfly haven in your yard requires more than randomly scattering colorful flowers and hoping for the best. Butterflies possess specific preferences shaped by millions of years of evolution, seeking particular plant species that provide both nectar for adults and host plants where females can lay eggs. Understanding these preferences transforms ordinary gardens into thriving butterfly habitats that support entire life cycles rather than merely offering temporary feeding stations. The most effective butterfly gardens incorporate plants that serve multiple functions throughout the season, providing continuous blooms from spring through fall when these delicate insects are most active. Strategic plant selection can dramatically increase butterfly diversity and abundance, turning your property into a living laboratory where you observe fascinating behaviors while supporting populations that face increasing pressures from habitat loss and climate change.

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