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New York State Cryptomining Moratorium Expires Soon & Still No Environmental Impact Study

The 2022 law required the DEC to produce a study into cryptomining's environmental impacts by November 22, 2024; Without a completed environmental study, New York further delays meeting Climate Act goals

By Kathryn McGrath. EarthJustice.

ALBANY – On November 22, 2024, in just one month, New York State’s cryptomining moratorium will expire. Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2022, the first-in-the-nation moratorium paused new and renewed air permits f...

 

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