WNC Sierra Club 4/1: Crypto Mines and AI Data Centers
Timely public talk on the rapid growth of cryptomining and AI data centers in North Carolina, unpacking real-world impacts like greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, heavy water use, persistent noise, and higher residential electric rates.
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