The U.S. Energy Information Administration raises concerns about energy-intensive cryptocurrency mining operations, will seek comments on reporting requirements.

Administration, Congress should strengthen regulations, reform outdated mining laws

Toxic “forever chemicals” remain laxly regulated.

“It’s long past time to update the antiquated 1872 hardrock mining law, but the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act is not the solution.”

A new “model” bill carves out special protections for crypto miners that can threaten the grid and raise electricity rates.

The explosive growth of cryptocurrency mining in the U.S. is largely unregulated

A new report recommends guardrails before remining can be a safe and sustainable source for clean energy.

The rapid growth of cryptomining threatens to strain Texas’s grid and raise electricity rates for Texans.

Kentucky produces more carbon dioxide pollution from cryptocurrency mining than any other U.S. state.

Cryptocurrency companies are burning waste coal, shredded tires, and fracked gas.

The bill would make it easier for mining companies and individuals to stake claim on public lands without the existence of valid mineral claim

Lisa Evans, Senior Counsel, Clean Energy Program: “We see this as the first shot across the bow informing the utilities and states and stakeholders that EPA indeed does find significant noncompliance with the coal ash rule.”

The growth of cryptomining threatens to keep polluting coal-fired power plants active, strain the grid, and raise electricity rates for Hoosiers.

As the clean energy transition drives mineral demand, the groups wrote that the Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act would update the 1872 Mining Law to address modern challenges.

Decision comes after overwhelming opposition from Wabanaki Tribes, local businesses, and conservation groups

SEITC briefs the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights on Canada’s violations

Tailpipe emissions pollute the air causing public health harms and exacerbate the climate crisis; Clean Deliveries Act will drive legislative and zero-emission solutions

Transitioning to 100% clean energy is a huge opportunity to power our economy and create good jobs without sacrificing our communities or the climate. Here’s how we do it.