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Yates County Crypto Mine: Is Seneca Lake at Risk?

Yates County Crypto Mine: Is Seneca Lake at Risk?

The fight against an unsustainable crypto mine at Greenidge Generation on the banks of Seneca Lake in Yates County, New York is picking up. This ongoing debate highlights important issues regarding environmental justice and the long-term viability of cryptocurrency mining. At KnowingCoin.com, we focus on what really matters. We lay...

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...