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Residents of Granbury, Texas, Challenge Bitcoin Mine Noise
In the small town of Granbury, Texas, located southwest of Fort Worth, a constant low-frequency noise has become a source of distress for local residents. This sound is not the result of prosperity but rather emanates from a Bitcoin mining operation run by Marathon Digital. Many neighbors report that this incessant hum has led to sleep disturbances and various unexplained health issues.
Lawsuit Filed Against Marathon Digital
On Friday, residents took legal action by filing a lawsuit in Hood County’s state court. They claim that the noise generated by the Bitcoin mine constitutes a nuisance that significantly diminishes their quality of life. The environmental advocacy group Earthjustice is representing these concerned citizens under the collective name Citizens Concerned About Wolf Hollow. The lawsuit aims to secure a permanent injunction against the facility unless it can operate without causing disruptive noise levels.
The Impact of Bitcoin Mining on Local Environment
The Marathon Digital facility boasts an impressive capacity of 300 megawatts and is situated adjacent to Wolf Hollow II, a gas-fired power plant. Recently, community members have voiced their opposition to plans for expanding this natural gas plant which currently supplies electricity for Bitcoin mining operations while potentially releasing an additional 760,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually into the atmosphere.
This situation highlights ongoing tensions between technological advancements in cryptocurrency and their environmental implications as well as impacts on local communities.
