Tesla Factory Planning Massive Increase of Toxic Heavy Metal Emissions Near Elementary School
"This will include toxic metals such as arsenic, beryllium, and cadmium." The post Tesla Factory Planning Massive Increase of Toxic Heavy Metal Emissions Near Elementary School appeared first on Futurism .
A recent report by SFGate reveals that Tesla's factory in Freemont, California is set to increase its heavy metal emissions by thirteenfold, which could have severe implications for the surrounding community. This proposal poses a significant concern due to its proximity to an elementary school, Lila Bringhurst Elementary School, and a large residential population.
The Bay Area Air District, responsible for regulating air quality, issued a noncommittal memo to inform parents about the upcoming increase in emissions. However, the notice used vague terms like "modify" and "abatement," leaving parents uncertain about the extent of the change. Many parents only learned about the impending spike in emissions from a Substack blog published by an anonymous user, which highlighted a redacted section of an engineering evaluation.
According to the Substack, Tesla's application allows for the emission of 4.85 pounds of total suspended particulates per hour, equivalent to over 21 tons per year. This surge in emissions will primarily consist of toxic metals such as arsenic, beryllium, and cadmium. The revelation has sparked outrage from parents, who fear the potential health risks for their children and the wider community.
Phoebe Yu, a parent at Lila Bringhurst Elementary School, expressed her concerns, stating, "Air pollution is a real thing. It could cause health problems down the line. I don't want my kid to be affected. I don't want to be affected. I don't want other people's kids to be affected."
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