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Greenidge Mine Fight: What's Next for Yates County?

Greenidge Mine Fight: What's Next for Yates County?

The Greenidge Generation crypto mining facility as seen on July 22, 2021, in Dresden, Yates County, New York. It continues to be at the focus of today’s hot debate. Unfortunately, this facility is currently powered by fracked natural gas. It has drawn fierce criticism for its huge carbon emissions and...

NY Bitcoin Boom: Power Plants, Pollution, & Community Revolt

NY Bitcoin Boom: Power Plants, Pollution, & Community Revolt

Bitcoin mining has provided substantial economic opportunities and prospects, but has created a highly controversial political storm over its environmental and social costs. Bitcoin mining operations in New York have been growing like wildfire. This boom has brought with it greater scrutiny around air pollution, GHG emissions, and impacts on...

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