From Futurism · Joe Wilkins · · 40s
Tesla Factory Plans Toxic Emissions Spike Near School
Tesla's Fremont factory plans 13x increase in toxic heavy metals near elementary school, sparking parent backlash.
In brief
Tesla's Fremont factory plans 13x increase in toxic heavy metals near elementary school, sparking parent backlash. Tesla's Fremont factory will emit 4.85 pounds per hour of toxic metals after approval, raising health concerns for Lila Bringhurst Elementary students. Originally reported by Futurism.
Tesla Fremont factory emissions plan
Tesla's Fremont factory plans a thirteenfold increase in heavy metal particles near Lila Bringhurst Elementary School.
Parents report air quality concerns
Parents say Bay Area Air District issued vague memo about planned emissions spike with no email delivery.
Toxic emissions levels
Tesla will emit 4.85 pounds per hour of total suspended particulates, including arsenic, beryllium, and cadmium.
“Tesla will be permitted to emit 4.85 pounds per hour of total suspended particulates after these applications are approved”
What matters most
Tesla's Fremont factory will emit 4.85 pounds per hour of toxic metals after approval, raising health concerns for Lila Bringhurst Elementary students.
