Community Land Use Opposition to Crypto Miners

What’s happening? A crypto mining application in Pitt County, NC was withdrawn after community opposition. The opposition: Equity & Noise.

Why is this important? Community was concerned about : added noise from high powered fans that will required by the data miners, that the area was selected because “of its high proportion of poor and marginalized residents” & proximity to neighborhoods and a school.

How will this be important? The crypto miners pulled their application even though they would fully comply with all applicable noise ordinances. A similar pulled application occurred in nearby Ashboro.

News & observer | Minnesota company withdraws Pitt County crypto proposal due to community concerns