US rural communities bearing the brunt of bitcoin mining DW 06/30/2025
Briefly

In Dresden, New York, residents are increasingly frustrated by the relentless noise and environmental impact of a Bitcoin mining operation powered by the Greenidge Generation facility. Once a peaceful village, locals have described the constant drone of the plant as disturbing, equating it to the sounds of a refrigerator or, depending on the wind, a thunderous roar. Many residents, including retired nurse Beth Cain, express concerns about the psychological effects of continuous noise. Environmental advocates fear that the operation endangers the region's economy, particularly the wine industry and tourism that thrive on the area’s peaceful ambiance.
As residents of Dresden grapple with constant noise and pollution from a Bitcoin mining operation, concerns grow over its impact on their community and economy.
Read at www.dw.com
[
|
]