Bitcoin Mining Operation Boils Blood Of Finger Lakes Residents
The Finger Lakes region, located in upstate New York, is a popular tourist destination. However, this summer, a new activity has emerged — protesting the power plant that sits on the shore of Seneca Lake. It is the largest of the Finger Lakes and has long been considered a beautiful natural resource in New York. But recently, locals say that water used for cooling a nearby bitcoin mining operation prevents their enjoyment of the lake and may be harming the wildlife.
While they all seem to agree that something is fishy about Seneca Lake these days, opinions differ on what should be done about it.
NBCnews.com reported the story on their website on July 5th, 2021.
“The lake is so warm you feel like you’re in a hot tub.”
Dresden resident, near Seneca Lake via NBCnews.com.
Who owns the bitcoin mining operation?
The operation, which is situated in a compound including a natural gas power plant near Seneca Lake, is owned by a private firm called Atlas Holdings. It is run by a subsidiary called Greenidge Generation LLC. The CEO of Greenidge, Jeff Kirt, spoke with NBC News regarding the claims raised by locals.
“The environmental impact of the plant has never been better…
