Fighting back against the unchecked spread of cryptomining and AI data centers

The National Coalition Against Cryptomining is a grassroots advocacy organization working to educate policymakers, mobilize communities, and raise awareness nationwide about the economic, environmental and public health harms of proof-of-work cryptomining and AI data centers.

Supporting communities in over 25 states, and counting, to help residents nationwide demand accountability and meaningful safeguards from an industry that too often externalizes its costs at the local level.

What We Do

Create a national dialogue on the impact of cryptomining with advocacy and press
Build a far-reaching bipartisan coalition from economic advocates to environmental leaders to show the far-ranging impact of cryptomining
Organize local communities by bringing our wide-ranging expertise – from legal work to community organizing to technical knowledge – to help identify cryptomines and equip communities with the tools to fight them

Cryptomining Harms Communities Across the Country

Across the country, cryptomining operations are consuming massive amounts of energy, driving up utility costs, polluting air and water, and disrupting neighborhoods – yet the industry remains largely unregulated. Backed by deep-pocketed interests, cryptomining companies have pushed through “right-to-mine” laws that prioritize corporate profits over public well-being. See more information on our RESOURCE page.

Latest News

An op-ed published on March 18 in Crain’s warned that a moratorium on data centers would undermine New York’s economic future. In reality, the real risk to New York’s future isn’t falling behind in AI – it’s committing ourselves to a reckless,…

In the western North Carolina town of Murphy, a peaceful mountain town once defined by birdsong and swaying trees, a steady electric hum now cuts through the calm. That hum comes from a cryptocurrency mine, and it’s been intruding into Rebecca and Tom Lash’s lives…

Forum highlights impacts of AI data centers and crypto mining facilities

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As the number of AI data centers and is crypto mining facilities increases across North Carolina, one group is pushing back. Those advocates argue that the environmental implications that come with this technology are massive and…

Krueger and Kelles Introduce Legislation to Pause Data Center Development Pending Statewide Environmental Review

Strongest Data Center Moratorium Bill in the Country to Date Albany, NY – Today State Senator Liz Krueger and Assemblymember Anna Kelles introduced legislation (S.9144) to establish a temporary moratorium on the siting and permitting of new data centers in New York…

Enviro groups to address crypto, data center concerns in Northern Michigan

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – A groundswell of concern over the rapid development of data centers is rising up north. A collection of environmental groups and community leaders want Northern Michigan residents to learn more about the risks of cryptocurrency mining and the…

Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado Joins Elected Officials and Environmental Leaders to Denounce Governor Hochul’s Decision Allowing Greenidge Cryptomine to Continue Operations

The event comes amid mounting public backlash from Finger Lakes residents and environmental groups, who say the decision prioritizes corporate polluters and jeopardizes New York’s climate progress. Watch a recording of the event here – passcode: $4gCV0nk (November 12,…

Finger Lakes Electeds, Advocates, Business and Faith Leaders Rally to Protect the Region and Defend New York’s Climate Laws

As major polluters threaten the Finger Lakes, speakers convened on Sun Day, a national day of action, to urge Governor Hochul to protect New York’s natural resources and uphold the state’s climate commitments Finger Lakes, NY (September 21, 2025) – Today, a…

Grist 50

This longtime environmental advocate is leading the fight against cryptomining Growing up in the Finger Lakes region of New York state instilled in Yvonne Taylor a profound appreciation for nature. So whenever she hears about a potentially polluting facility setting…