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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryptocoin 18 Aug 2022 \ on: US lawmakers appeal to 4 mining firms, requesting info on energy consumption bitcoin
Here's a link to the letter sent:
E&C Leaders Demand Answers from Cryptomining Companies on their Environmental and Energy Impacts
https://energycommerce.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ec-leaders-demand-answers-from-cryptomining-companies-on-their-environmental
Here's another article on this, from CoinDesk:
The latest letter acknowledges that some miners are mitigating their need for excess amounts of energy by investing in renewable sources of power. However, they argued that some of the largest crypto mining companies in the country are still primarily relying on the electrical grid for their power, which can increase peak demand and potentially incentivize new fossil fuel generators.
House Lawmakers Send Letters to 4 US Crypto Miners Asking for Details on Environmental Impact
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/08/18/house-lawmakers-send-letters-to-4-us-crypto-miners-asking-for-details-on-environmental-impact/
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