Bitcoin OGs are skeptical of a report published by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) on Wednesday, detailing how Bitcoin miners are “polluting” communities across the United States.

Working through six case studies, the non-profit group says it has documented how the mining industry is interfering with the day-to-day life of Americans through air, water, and noise pollution.

“The incessant din created by mining operations continues 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is driving nearby residents to desperation,” the report stated. One of its case studies followed a married couple in Cook County, Georgia, whose hearing has reportedly been “damaged” thanks to one of Blockstream’s neaerby Bitcoin mining facilities.

Another case study focused on Stronghold Digital Mining in Venango Country, Pennsylvania. The company combusts coal refuse to power Bitcoin mining machines, then spreads the leftover coal ash over land areas to be used as fertilizer. EWG argued that the toxic pollutants within that ash fertilizer are carried into nearby rivers and streams when it rains, thereby polluting the water. 

“What these mines have in common is their use of proof of work, which is wasteful by design,” the report asserted, calling it “highly inefficient” to require vast

Go to Source to See Full Article
Author: Andrew Throuvalas

Did you like this?
Tip BTC Newswire with Cryptocurrency

• Bitcoin
• Bitcoin Cash
• Ethereum
• Litecoin
• Monero
• ZCash

Donate Bitcoin to BTC Newswire

Scan the QR code or copy the address below into your wallet to send some bitcoin:

Donate via Installed Wallet Copy

[X] Click Here to Hide Donation Details

Donate Bitcoin Cash to BTC Newswire

Scan the QR code or copy the address below into your wallet to send bitcoin:

Donate via Installed Wallet Copy

[X] Click Here to Hide Donation Details

Donate Ethereum to BTC Newswire

Scan the QR code or copy the address below into your wallet to send some Ether:

Donate via Installed Wallet Copy

[X] Click Here to Hide Donation Details

Donate Litecoin to BTC Newswire

Scan the QR code or copy the address below into your wallet to send some Litecoin:

Donate via Installed Wallet Copy

[X] Click Here to Hide Donation Details

Donate Monero to BTC Newswire

Scan the QR code or copy the address below into your wallet to send some Monero:

Donate via Installed Wallet Copy

[X] Click Here to Hide Donation Details

Donate ZCash to BTC Newswire

Scan the QR code or copy the address below into your wallet to send some ZCash:

Copy ZCash Address

[X] Click Here to Hide Donation Details