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‘I’m Tired of This World’: How Bitcoin Mining Turned a Texas Town Into a ‘Living Nightmare’
The United States has seen a significant growth in industrial-scale Bitcoin mining facilities, with at least 137 such operations currently in operation…
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The United States has seen a significant growth in industrial-scale Bitcoin mining facilities, with at least 137 such operations currently across the country. This surge is driven by the growing acceptance of cryptocurrency and the potential for substantial financial gains. As demand for Bitcoin increases, more and more investors are building sophisticated mining facilities with powerful processing hardware. However, this growth raises environmental concerns due to the significant electricity consumption of Bitcoin mining. This often leads to the revival of old, inefficient fossil fuel power plants near mining sites, which emit dangerous pollutants.
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