A California congressman and two dozen colleagues have asked the Environmental Protection Agency to explore the environmental impact of crypto miners — companies that use computers to maintain the blockchains that underlie cryptocurrencies. “We write to request that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ensure cryptocurrency...
April 21, 2022
A California congressman and two dozen colleagues have asked the Environmental Protection Agency to explore the environmental impact of crypto miners — companies that use computers to maintain the blockchains that underlie cryptocurrencies. “We write to request that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ensure cryptocurrency mining facilities are not violating foundational environmental statutes like the […]