The Impact of Crypto Mining on Small Towns and Communities

The state of New York has had to deal with related issues since 2018 when it experienced an increase in crypto mining firms lured by its affordable energy. Power grids usually experience overloading during periods of extreme weather conditions such as heat waves and winter storms. The situation has on occasion forced miners in Texas to pull the plug on their systems in order to ease the strain on the grid. Missoula County responding to concerns over power consumption and pollution has required crypto mining firms to either consume or generate enough renewable energy to cover 100% of their operations. Montana already possesses a wide range of both renewable and non renewable energy sources that can be harnessed for more energy. For the long term, Montana presently possesses

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