Enviro Advocates + AM Kelles Celebrate as Gov Hochul Signs First in Nation Cryptomining Moratorium

After grassroots advocacy from NYS residents, business owners, winemakers, electeds, activists, and more up against millions from crypto industry, advocates celebrate win

ALBANY, NY (11/28/2022) (readMedia)-- On Tuesday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the nation's first statewide moratorium on cryptomining. Grassroots environmental advocates - with a coalition of elected officials, small business owners, and winemakers - successfully beat back millions of dollars in lobbying from the crypto industry, for an historic climate victory.

Advocates and Assemblymember Anna Kelles, the lead sponsor of the bill, will celebrate this win, ask the Governor to finish the job by shutting down existing cryptomines Greenidge Generation and Fortistar North Tonawanda, and take questions from the press.

The law (A.7389-C Kelles/S.6486-D Parker) will establish a two-year moratorium on new and renewed permits for proof-of-work cryptomining operations housed at fossil fuel-burning power plants. It will also require the Department of Environmental Conservation to perform a full environmental impact assessment in a year's time on cryptomining operations and how they affect New York's ability to meet the climate goals mandated in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

WHO:

Yvonne Taylor, Vice President, Seneca Lake Guardian

Assemblymember Anna Kelles

Liz Moran, New York Policy Advocate, EarthJustice

Richard Schrader, New York Legislative and Policy Director, NRDC

Eric Weltman, Food & Water Watch

Deborah Gondek, North Tonawanda, NY resident & member of North Tonawanda's Climate Smart Task Force

Vinny Aliperti, Co-owner, Billsboro Winery
WHAT:

 Advocates and Assembly Member Kelles will celebrate Governor Hochul signing first in the nation cryptomining moratorium into law and take questions from the press.
WHEN: Monday November 28, 2022 at 11:30AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: ZOOM
NOTES:

Topic: Advocates + AM Kelles Celebrate Cryptomining Moratorium

Time: Nov 28, 2022 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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