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Resident urges Burke County to adopt zoning limits for crypto-mining centers over energy, noise and water concerns
Summary
Public commenter Steve Starns urged the board to adopt a new zoning classification for high-energy data centers (including crypto mining), citing large electricity and water demand, continuous industrial noise, secrecy by operators and limited long-term local jobs.
During the meeting’s public comment period on March 16, Burke County resident Steve Starns urged commissioners to take a proactive stance against unregulated growth of crypto-mining data centers in the county.
"Tonight, I'm asking you to take a firm, proactive stance against an unchecked spread of crypto mining data centers in our county," Starns said, arguing the…
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