Pennsylvania battle over climate-warming crypto mines intensifies

The Nautilus Cryptomine, one of the largest bitcoin mines in North America located in Pennsylvania, has raised concerns among environmentalists due to the potential spike in energy use and emissions caused by the controversial bitcoin mining industry, which was facilitated by a sales tax exemption for data centers. Pennsylvania Democrats are attempting to pass legislation that would restrict proof of work coin mining operations from claiming the tax exemption and place a moratorium on new crypto mines, in order to combat the inefficient use of energy and prevent further environmental harm.