A Michigan bitcoin mining operation is raising a ruckus in its community with its 24/7 drone. This disruption has impacted a local school and led the township to consider implementing noise ordinances. As of late July, the mine had operated for four months since the press conference. This has raised...
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 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...
Many residents of Granbury, Texas, are suffering from a host of debilitating health problems. They point fingers at the never-ending whirr and hum of the new MARA-owned bitcoin mine located right next door. A recent town hall meeting turned the community members’ rising concerns into reality. Time and again, attendees...
