The New York Public Services Comission Approved The Conversion Of A Power Plant Into a Bitcoin Mining Facility in September 2022
Now they are being Sued for the move by environmental activists
Canadian Miner Digihost were due to operate the facility located in the upstate city of Tonawanda.
The Clean Air Coalition Of Western New York Have Sued On The Basis That The Conversion Violates The States Climate Law. The Facility will generate 3000% more greenhouse gases as a bitcoin mine than in its previous use as a power plant
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