Now Imagine a game where people are trying to win by looking good and saying they care about the environment. They're playing this game in politics. Recently, in New York State, they passed a rule to stop Bitcoin mining. They say it's because they want to stop using dirty fuels for energy (Avoid Pollution). Bitcoin miners and data centers don't actually create pollution. They're not the ones causing the problem. Instead of dealing with the real issue, some politicians are just trying to score points by targeting Bitcoin.
When politicians say one thing but the facts say another, it makes you wonder why they're not on the same page. But regarless Bitcoin mining is winning. Some politicians who don't get it might complain, but entrepreneurs, investors, and operators will keep making progress.
They only use that issue so that they can crumpled the operation if bitcoin but those people didn't succeed since many are still interested about mining.
To many cause pollutants in environment and for sure bitcoin mining doesn't give any huge effect compare to those companies who release carbon monoxide and other harmful chemicals. Also the transportation industry where cars contribute a lot of damage so its unfair that those people criticizing bitcoin mining didn't consider all major factors that destroy the environment.