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# National Coalition Against Cryptomining

Protecting communities from the Rapid Expansion of Cryptomines and AI Data Centers

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## Posts

- [US datacenters face further backlash over wastewater pollution](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/08/us-datacenters-wastewater-pollution) - From rare bacteria to ‘forever chemicals’, a series of cases of violations or alleged pollution has prompted alarm When officials in Wyoming conducted a routine test on the water that was being discharged from a massive under-construction Meta datacenter, it was a shock to find it contained a rare and potentially hazardous bacterium. While the
- [Upstate NY crypto mine seeks to become data center](https://gothamist.com/news/upstate-ny-crypto-mine-seeks-to-become-data-center) - A controversial bitcoin mining operation in the Finger Lakes is seeking to transform into a data center despite Gov. Kathy Hochul’s moratorium on new facilities powering the AI boom. The Greenidge Generation plant's neighbors have long complained that the facility, which has more than 20,000 continuously operating computers, is a threat to the picturesque region.
- [Opinion: N.J. needs to hit pause on data centers before they drain our wallets](https://www.nj.com/opinion/2026/07/nj-needs-to-hit-pause-on-data-centers-before-they-drain-our-wallets-opinion.html) - By Matt Smith, for NJ.com In New Jersey and across the nation, the rules governing how energy-intensive data centers are approved, powered and held accountable have not kept pace with their rapid expansion. In May, Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled what she described as the nation’s first comprehensive statewide plan to regulate AI data centers, proposing
- [The Crypto-to-AI Pivot](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r9NtiPY8UNz9qY2m-73I18kcQLctl13-/view?usp=drive_link) - Cryptomining has become increasingly tied to the AI data center boom, with many facilities pivoting to AI workloads while using the same infrastructure and targeting the same communities. Learn more here about what it means when developers convert their existing cryptomine facilities into AI data centers.
- [Community Talking Points](https://drive.google.com/file/d/15SBu5cxT3wDNgcLyDuPJVmAKN-AfeQxo/view?usp=sharing) - These talking points are designed for people speaking at public meetings and for community members organizing together in response to proposed data center projects.
- [National Coaltion Against Cryptomining Fact Sheet](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_aghEHzFgkyTGz2cgHrashO8X08mEMoi/view?usp=sharing) - Learn more about the coalition, and what we are up against in the fight against cryptomining across the country!
- [Myths vs Facts: Cryptomining and AI Data Centers](https://drive.google.com/file/d/14E1gJ-veAeaJvLp0C8qMGHOmsQjOWsdS/view?usp=sharing) - Cryptomining is deeply intertwined with the AI data center boom, using much of the same infrastructure, targeting the same communities, and exploiting the lack of transparency governing this sector. Learn more here about the common myths surrounding the two industries.
- [Local Organizing Checklist](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZZTQMDbp3wyGvMilkDpV9Iqm4geszAUT/view?usp=sharing) - When up against these major companies behind data center and cryptomining facilities, deciding where to start can be daunting. In order to maximize efforts and efficiently coordinate, we have compiled a list of helpful suggestions. This list is purely suggestions from other communities and you will need to choose what works best for you and
- [Georgia faces a public health disaster. Call a data center state of emergency.](https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/georgia-faces-a-public-health-disaster-call-a-data-center-state-of-emergency/) - By Cyndie Roberson, for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Georgia is quickly becoming a case study in what happens when state and local leadership put corporate interests over the health and well-being of its own constituents. Across the state, a battle is taking shape between our communities and speculative infrastructure that’s left residents increasingly frustrated. Georgia has
- [Opinion: New York must set the standard for responsible data center development](https://www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2026/06/opinion-new-york-must-set-standard-responsible-data-center-development/414143/) - By Kristen Gonzalez — The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is fueling an unprecedented rush to build data centers across the country. As developers increasingly target New York for new projects, we face an urgent question: Will we establish the rules needed to manage this industry's growth before its impacts outpace our ability to respond?
- [‘Unbearable’ noise and chicken deaths: lawsuits mount against local crypto mine](https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/unbearable-noise-and-chicken-deaths-lawsuits-mount-against-local-crypto-mine-40671971/) - Lawsuits continue to be filed over a controversial crypto mining operation in Hood County that some residents say has disrupted life in the primarily rural county. A group of those living within a mile of the crypto mine filed a lawsuit against the facility’s operator, MARA Holdings, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern
- [New York considers 3-year pause on new data center construction](https://www.wydc-tv.com/homepage/a-proposed-moratorium-for-3-years-against-data-centers-in-the-finger-lakes/article_6b9c99c8-6937-4783-a11c-6e5c487e9b50.html) - Concerns over the rapid expansion of data centers in New York have led to a proposed three-year moratorium on the construction of new facilities statewide. Supporters of the proposal say the pause would give lawmakers and communities time to evaluate the environmental and economic impacts of the growing industry before additional projects move forward. Yvonne
- [A New N.C. Ratepayer Bill Puts the Brakes on Data Centers, but Incentivizes Fossil Fuels](https://insideclimatenews.org/news/03062026/north-carolina-ratepayer-protection-act-fuels-power-plants/) - RALEIGH, N.C.—The Ratepayer Protection Act, wending its way through the North Carolina legislature, conjoins two opposing ideas: rein in data centers and their power consumption but liberate Duke Energy from limits on fossil fuels. The first section of Senate Bill 730 would forbid data center developers from using eminent domain to seize land for their
- [All Georgia data center ordinances — from most to least restrictive](https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/environment/article315964444.html) - Since last October, the list of counties and cities in Georgia creating a data center ordinance has grown threefold. Now, one in five counties in Georgia has a data center ordinance or is drafting an ordinance for data centers as the state experiences a land rush to develop server processing centers for cloud computing and
- [Enviro groups to address crypto, data center concerns in Northern Michigan](https://www.mlive.com/environment/2026/01/enviro-groups-to-address-crypto-data-center-concerns-in-northern-michigan.html) - TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – A groundswell of concern over the rapid development of data centers is rising up north. A collection of environmental groups and community leaders want Northern Michigan residents to learn more about the risks of cryptocurrency mining and the development of data centers to power artificial intelligence technology. https://www.mlive.com/environment/2026/01/enviro-groups-to-address-crypto-data-center-concerns-in-northern-michigan.html
- [Grist 50](https://grist.org/fix/grist-50/2025/#policy-advocacy) - This longtime environmental advocate is leading the fight against cryptomining Growing up in the Finger Lakes region of New York state instilled in Yvonne Taylor a profound appreciation for nature. So whenever she hears about a potentially polluting facility setting up shop near her home, she acts on it. https://grist.org/fix/grist-50/2025/#policy-advocacy
- [Forum highlights impacts of AI data centers and crypto mining facilities](https://wlos.com/news/local/asheville-university-north-carolina-forum-highlights-impact-ai-data-centers-crypto-mining-facilities-unca-technology-western-north-carolina-greenhouse-gas-emissions-air-pollution-water-use-cherokee-county-strategic-north-carolina-sierra-club) - ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As the number of AI data centers and is crypto mining facilities increases across North Carolina, one group is pushing back. Those advocates argue that the environmental implications that come with this technology are massive and potentially devastating. That was part of the perspective they shared in a free public forum at
- [Letter: New York can’t afford an unchecked AI power](https://www.crainsnewyork.com/opinion/letters/cny-letters-data-center-risks-20260327/) - An op-ed published on March 18 in Crain’s warned that a moratorium on data centers would undermine New York’s economic future. In reality, the real risk to New York’s future isn’t falling behind in AI – it’s committing ourselves to a reckless, energy-intensive rollout that undercuts our climate goals, strains an already burdened grid, gobbles up massive amounts of
- [Cherokee County residents were upset about crypto mines - then came AI](https://www.wunc.org/2026-04-10/cherokee-county-residents-were-upset-about-crypto-mines-then-came-ai) - In the western North Carolina town of Murphy, a peaceful mountain town once defined by birdsong and swaying trees, a steady electric hum now cuts through the calm. That hum comes from a cryptocurrency mine, and it's been intruding into Rebecca and Tom Lash's lives since the mine was built in 2021. "There was nothing
- [Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado Joins Elected Officials and Environmental Leaders to Denounce Governor Hochul’s Decision Allowing Greenidge Cryptomine to Continue Operations](https://www.nationalcoalitionagainstcryptomining.com/lieutenant-governor-antonio-delgado-joins-elected-officials-and-environmental-leaders-to-denounce-governor-hochuls-decision-allowing-greenidge-cryptomine-to-continue-operations/) - The event comes amid mounting public backlash from Finger Lakes residents and environmental groups, who say the decision prioritizes corporate polluters and jeopardizes New York’s climate progress. Watch a recording of the event here – passcode: $4gCV0nk (November 12, 2025) – Today, Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado joined Assemblymember Anna Kelles, Seneca Lake Guardian, local Finger
- [Finger Lakes Electeds, Advocates, Business and Faith Leaders Rally to Protect the Region and Defend New York’s Climate Laws](https://www.nationalcoalitionagainstcryptomining.com/finger-lakes-electeds-advocates-business-and-faith-leaders-rally-to-protect-the-region-and-defend-new-yorks-climate-laws/) - As major polluters threaten the Finger Lakes, speakers convened on Sun Day, a national day of action, to urge Governor Hochul to protect New York’s natural resources and uphold the state’s climate commitments Finger Lakes, NY (September 21, 2025) – Today, a wide-ranging coalition of environmental advocates, business owners, faith leaders, and elected officials gathered
- [Krueger and Kelles Introduce Legislation to Pause Data Center Development Pending Statewide Environmental Review](https://www.nationalcoalitionagainstcryptomining.com/krueger-and-kelles-introduce-legislation-to-pause-data-center-development-pending-statewide-environmental-review/) - Strongest Data Center Moratorium Bill in the Country to Date Albany, NY – Today State Senator Liz Krueger and Assemblymember Anna Kelles introduced legislation (S.9144) to establish a temporary moratorium on the siting and permitting of new data centers in New York State. Across the United States and increasingly in New York, data-center development has
- [Statement on Governor Hochul’s plan to gut the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and her Times-Union opinion piece, “Fitting N.Y.’s climate goals into reality.](https://www.nationalcoalitionagainstcryptomining.com/statement-on-governor-hochuls-plan-to-gut-the-climate-leadership-and-community-protection-act-and-her-times-union-opinion-piece-fitting-n-y-s-climate-goals-into-reality/)
- [National Coalition Against Cryptomining](https://www.nationalcoalitionagainstcryptomining.com/national-coalition-against-cryptomining/) - WHY WE FIGHT "Proof-of-work" crypto transaction processing is the most PURPOSEFULLY wasteful, destructive, destabilizing industry ever created by man. It’s an extremely redundant, energy and WATER-intensive operation that’s using enough resources to power a mid-sized country like Belgium or Greece. In addition to the obscene squandering of resources, this industry is also terrible for all living

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- [HOME](https://www.nationalcoalitionagainstcryptomining.com/) - WHY WE FIGHT “Proof-of-work” crypto transaction processing is the most PURPOSEFULLY wasteful industry ever created. It’s an extremely redundant, energy & WATER-intensive operation that uses enough resources to power a mid-sized country like Belgium or Greece. In addition to the obscene squandering of resources, this industry is also terrible for the health & wellbeing of residents
- [Resources](https://www.nationalcoalitionagainstcryptomining.com/resources/) - National Coaltion Against Cryptomining Fact SheetJul 13, 2026 | resourceLearn more about the coalition, and what we are up against in the fight against cryptomining across the country! Myths vs Facts: Cryptomining and AI Data CentersJul 13, 2026 | resourceCryptomining is deeply intertwined with the AI data center boom, using much of the same infrastructure,
- [beta](https://www.nationalcoalitionagainstcryptomining.com/beta/) - US datacenters face further backlash over wastewater pollutionFrom rare bacteria to ‘forever chemicals’, a series of cases of violations or alleged pollution has prompted alarm When officials in Wyoming conducted a routine test on the water that was being discharged from a massive under-construction Meta datacenter, it was a… Read MoreUpstate NY crypto mine seeks
- [DONATE TODAY](https://www.nationalcoalitionagainstcryptomining.com/donate-today/) - Help Us Educate the Public About the Harmful Cryptomining Industry. Please give today. The National Coalition Against Cryptomining (NCAC) is a group of everyday citizens relentlessly dedicated to informing the general public and our elected representatives about the destructive cryptomining industry. We regularly talk to the media, politicians, educators, and local groups about how to
- [CONTACT US](https://www.nationalcoalitionagainstcryptomining.com/contact-us/) - EMAIL Send media and membership inquiries to contact@nationalcoalitionagainstcryptomining.com Join UsThe National Coalition Against Cryptomining needs your help! Join Us Follow Follow Follow Follow Follow
- [ABOUT US](https://www.nationalcoalitionagainstcryptomining.com/about-us/) - Our Mission The National Coalition Against Cryptomining is a grassroots organization from over twenty states and dozens of communities across America. We are leading the charge to educate policymakers, mobilize communities, and push for sensible legislation to regulate “proof-of-work” cryptomining at the federal and state levels. Who We Are Our coalition is wide-spread and diverse.
- [LOCAL CHAPTERS](https://www.nationalcoalitionagainstcryptomining.com/local-chapters/) - Local Chapters of the National Coalition Against Cryptomining Alabama Learn More News Story Arkansas Faulkner County Learn More News Story California Learn More News Story Florida Learn More News Story Georgia Concerned Citizens of Cook County Learn More News Story Gilmer County Citizens Against Crypto Mining (GCCACM) Learn More News Story Illinois Learn More Earthjustice
- [BITCOIN-NOISE](https://www.nationalcoalitionagainstcryptomining.com/bitcoin-noise/) - Arkansas lawmakers bristle at the "proof-of-work" industry's demand for special treatment Abandoned: Greed, Neglect and Environmental Injustice in Adel Noise from Artemis Power Tech's operation in Wolfe County, Kentucky Stanton residents, bitcoin mining site at odds on noise concern What's that noise? One of world's largest bitcoin facilities is too loud, VB neighbors say 'Constant
- [Petitions](https://www.nationalcoalitionagainstcryptomining.com/petitions/) - Rural Communities Call On You to Oppose Cryptomining

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