Musk's data centers push out family that's owned land for generations
A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.
In a 2-acre plot located on the border of Mississippi and Tennessee, Krystal Polk's family lived off the land for generations, cultivating chickens, pigs, onions, herbs, and trading peaches for pears. The land, which belonged to her family for four generations, had its origins before people of color were allowed to own property.
Polk's family was driven away by the noise of a power plant, which now produces noise and air pollution from Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers. The plant has sparked complaints from Southaven residents, who claim it has disrupted their lives with constant noise and health concerns. Although SpaceXAI claims to be investing in sound walls and silencers to reduce noise, some residents remain unconvinced.
The development has strained Polk's family, as they are unsure about their future and whether the property will be passed down to them. Despite the opposition, some companies have shown interest in purchasing the land.
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