Nowhere is the conflict between technological advancement and community well-being more clear than in the case of cryptocurrency mining. A recent episode from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh illustrates this conflict. Noise pollution caused by a BTC mining operation affected an adjacent public school so severely that it made...
The rapid emergence and popularity of cryptocurrency has led to some novel, and admittedly controversial, energy solutions. One of those “win-win” solutions is to power crypto mining operations with natural gas that would otherwise be vented from oil and gas wells. Taken together, this approach creates significant new economic opportunities...
The appeal of Bitcoin and its underlying technology – blockchain – tends to eclipse the less glamorous, yet crucial, facets of the industry. Advocacy for the industry rests heavily on Bitcoin mining’s financial windfalls and technological advancements. The environmental and public health effects of these big operations, particularly when located...
Granbury, Texas, is currently going through a sad, disruptive challenge. This conundrum illustrates the increasing chasm between technology for technology’s sake and the health of the community. Residents are grappling with relentless noise pollution emanating from a nearby Bitcoin mine, turning their once-peaceful environment into a constant source of stress...
