Local orgs. call for Shelby County (Memphis) Health Department to rescind permits for Colossus facility

[SheltieLover]

https://www.actionnews5.com/2025/12/09/local-orgs-call-shelby-county-health-department-rescind-permits-colossus-facility/?outputType=amp

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Environmental organizations are calling for the Shelby County Health Department to rescind permits granted to xAI as a public appeal hearing approaches.

Memphis Communities Against Pollution and other environmental groups gathered Monday to push back against the health department’s permit approval for xAI’s Colossus facility in Boxtown. The SCHD granted the permits in July 2025.

Permitting one of the city’s largest polluters was ridiculous and a slap in the face to our community,” said KeShaun Pearson, president of Memphis Communities Against Pollution.

A health department spokesperson said they are “not granting interviews about that topic at this time” when asked to speak with interim director Dr. Bruce Randolph.

Much more at link.

Other articles in the past have mentioned the officials responsible for approval of this project all signed non-disclosure agreements. Isn't that convenient?

Let's hope the residents and environmentalists win!

[rampartd]

1. a new dystopia. did not know he named iit "colossus"

https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/colossus-the-forbin-project-55-year-anniversary

"by the time people are being summarily executed solely because the computer says so, it’s hard not to see some modern relevancy."

[SheltieLover]

2. I didn't know about the name either.