I Live 500 Feet From A Bitcoin Mine. My Life Is Hell.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:36:50 +0000

We went to a small Texas town where one Bitcoin mining facility uses as much power as the entire city of Austin.
Everyone is town is affected by the constant noise from the crypto facility, even the animals.
One resident told us: "Every person here is sick."
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