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New research reveals the staggering environmental and health toll of Bitcoin mining in the U.S., far beyond the immediate vicinity of mining operations. The study highlights increased air pollution affecting millions, with hotspots in major cities like New York and Houston. Senators are now pushing for regulatory action with the Clean Cloud Act of 2025.
- Bitcoin mining in the U.S. consumed 32.3 TWh of electricity in a year, 85% from fossil fuels, surpassing Los Angeles' annual usage.
- PM2.5 pollution from mining affected 46.2 million Americans, with hotspots in NYC and Houston despite distant mine locations.
- The Clean Cloud Act of 2025 aims to impose carbon standards on high-power data centers, targeting an 11% annual reduction.
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