ALBANY, NY (09/21/2022) (readMedia)-- Last week, Ethereum successfully "merged" from the energy-intensive proof-of-work mining method to proof of stake, reducing the cryptocurrency's energy consumption by 99.95%. With the Ethereum merge as proof that a moratorium on proof-of-work cryptomining will not kill the industry in New York, but will instead encourage innovation and more sustainable business practices, advocates and electeds will call on Governor Hochul to sign the cryptomining moratorium bill.
WHO: | Yvonne Taylor, Vice President, Seneca Lake Guardian Assemblymember Anna Kelles Michael Warren Thomas, Radio Host, Voice of the Finger Lakes Deborah Gondek, North Tonawanda, NY resident & member of North Tonawanda's Climate Smart Task Force Rich Schrader, New York Legislative and Policy Director, NRDC Liz Moran, New York Policy Advocate, EarthJustice Joe Varon, Food & Water Watch |
WHAT: | With the Ethereum merge as proof that a moratorium on proof-of-work cryptomining will not kill the industry in New York, advocates and electeds call on Governor Hochul to sign the cryptomining moratorium. |
WHEN: | Wednesday September 21, 2022 at 10:30AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) |
WHERE: | Zoom (info below) |
NOTES: | Topic: Cryptomining Moratorium Press Conference Time: Sep 21, 2022 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87254273380 Meeting ID: 872 5427 3380 One tap mobile +16465588656,,87254273380# US (New York) +16469313860,,87254273380# US Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) |