New report reveals concerning side effect of crypto industry — here’s what you need to know
Many people are aware of the infrastructural challenges and environmental threats posed by energy-hungry crypto mining operations. Impressively, much of the industry has made a point of turning toward renewable energy sources, but the resource-intensive nature of mining can still strain power grids. There’s also the drain on water supplies used for cooling these facilities.
But what about the invisible threat to facility workers, communities, and habitats near crypto mines?
What’s happening?
Noise pollution is no stranger to traditional mining, of course. The heavy machinery used to drill, blast, and haul away chunks of large landforms can cause significant and even permanent hearing damage among miners. In more…
