Senators renew call for EPA investigation of crypto mining emissions data
Sen. Edward Markey and Rep. Jared Huffman want miners to disclose emissions data and the EPA to lead an investigation of their impact.
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US lawmakers urge EPA to consider the potential benefits of crypto mining
“Digital assets, and their related mining activities, are essential to the economic future of the United States," said the group of 14 lawmakers.
Bitcoin miners rebut claims made by US Democratic legislators to EPA administrator
In a note authored by Michael Saylor, Nic Carter and Darin Feinstein, the Bitcoin Mining Council alleges that lawmakers can't tell the difference between a data center and a power plant.
US lawmakers sound alarm to EPA over environment concerns of crypto mining
In addition to air and water pollution as a result of energy production, the lawmakers pointed to electronic waste from mining rigs, and noise pollution in surrounding communities.