Locals Fear Environmental Impact of Elon Musk's Texas Ventures

Elon Musk's expansion into Texas with SpaceX and The Boring Company has raised environmental concerns among rural residents. Locals are worried about the handling of environmental risks as massive construction sites and warehouses now dominate the once-green pastures surrounding their homes. Musk's companies sought state permission to discharge treated wastewater into the nearby Colorado River, which has raised concerns about the environmental impact. Musk's fast-paced approach has also prompted regulatory violations in Bastrop County. While Texas Governor Greg Abbott lauded Musk's entrepreneurial spirit and the influx of jobs and high-tech industries into the state, concerns related to the speed and environmental consequences of his ventures have gathered steam.