Advancements in technology and new innovative methods can ease human day-to-day life. It can redefine the entire system until it questions our existence. Do we need to put a price tag on these technological advancements if they cause environmental issues and are harmful to people around us? Should it be stopped or controlled?
Anything that violates basic human rights needs to be strictly regulated. In 2022, Marathon Digital Holdings officially launched their Bitcoin mine in Hood County, which had true potential to demolish the community life of Texans. The consumption of huge amounts of electricity and the usage of high-performance hardware created undeniable noise pollution there. This led the entire people into distress, and health issues and affected their community living and day-to-day activities.
Texas is slipping into the hands of these digital currency tycoons, the mine situated in Hood County is just one in ten out there. Media talked about this issue, and Time magazine has reported the health issues and dangers associated with this issue, yet the people in Hood County are in a nightmare. According to them, even their pets are in distress and facing disturbance from this humming of their cooling system. Authorities are aware of the issue and yet they are silent.
"Nobody in their right mind would live in this area, it's miserable."
