Residents call for action on hidden impacts of crypto mining: ‘Coming at the expense’
A coalition of 28 environmental organizations is calling on New York state officials to take stronger action to rein in the growing energy impacts of cryptocurrency mining, according to Reinvent Albany and Earthjustice.
In a series of public comments, the organizations urged the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to finalize its statewide environmental review of proof-of-work mining and to work with lawmakers on policies that protect residents, reduce harmful carbon pollution, and ensure that the rapid expansion of digital industries does not come at the expense of public health or the environment.
What’s happening?
In May, the DEC released a draft impact statement on mining operations that use…
