Rural residents who initially welcomed Elon Musk's move to Texas have expressed concerns about the potential for Elon Musk to expand into Texas. As his companies, SpaceX and The Boring Company, rapidly develop massive construction sites, locals question their ability to handle environmental risks.
In Bastrop County, Texas, locals are apprehensive as Musk's businesses make significant strides in their development projects. While initially welcoming the investment, concerns have arisen regarding the handling of environmental issues, the Washington Post reported.
Chap Ambrose, a local resident and supporter of Musk, finds himself torn as massive construction sites and warehouses now dominate the once-green pastures surrounding his rural home.
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SpaceX and The Boring Company argued for state permission to discharge treated wastewater into the nearby Colorado River. Ambrose and other residents are concerned about the environmental impact of the move, he said.
I just have no faith that the nation's leadership values the environment and these shared resources. I am still a fan of Elon, but I want him to do better here and be a good neighbor, Ambrose told the Washington Post.
Signs of Musk's fast-paced approach have also caused regulatory violations in Bastrop County. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality cited Musk's building sites for erosion control issues, while the Texas transportation department reprimanded Boring for constructing an unpermitted driveway.
The company is investing heavily in Texas, leading to a significant investment by Musk. With billions of dollars in funding, the projects range from SpaceX's rocket launchpad on the Gulf of Mexico to a massive Tesla factory in Austin, churning out 5,000 Model Y vehicles every week.
While Texas Governor Greg Abbott lauded Musk's innovative spirit and the influx of jobs and tech industries into the state, worries related to the speed and environmental consequences of his ventures have gathered steam.
The Federal Aviation Administration has raised concerns about public safety and environmental harm as a result of SpaceX's launch program being launched by the Federal Aviation Administration. In addition to his Twitter acquisition and his controversial management style, Musk's acquisition of Twitter has raised concerns about his status as a leader.
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