"Tesla repeatedly asked me to lie to the government so that they could operate without paying for proper environmental controls," one environmental compliance staffer said, according to a 2024 memo obtained by the WSJ. This stark admission highlights the company's apparent willingness to prioritize production over compliance, putting profit before environmental integrity and raising serious questions about the ethical practices within Tesla's operations as they continue to expand under intense scrutiny from regulators and the public alike.
As detailed in public records obtained by the Wall Street Journal, the Elon Musk-led company also allowed a massive casting furnace to spew toxins into the air after its door refused to shut. This incident is indicative of broader systemic issues at Tesla’s facilities, where operational efficiency appears to come at the cost of rightful adherence to environmental laws, thus portraying a significant disregard for the health implications of its emissions on the surrounding communities.
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