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To: Massillon Voters, Taxpayers and Property Owners
URGENT Petition in OPPOSITION to BitDeer Bitmine in Massillon - SAY NO!!!
BitDeer Inc., Singapore, Coming to SW Side of Massillon - After Being Banned from China
Please sign this petition AGAINST, Bitdeer Inc., bitcoin mining operations and the proposed building of (26) 40 ft x 110 ft buildings, and (2) warehouses on 9th St., S.W., Massillon, OH near local residential areas.
China has banned all crypto mining in 2021, so Bitdeer Inc., who found electricity too expensive in its own country of Singapore, expanded into rural areas of North America searching for cheap electricity near power substations.
Currently, Bitdeer and has three bitcoin mining facilities in the U.S. - Pangborn, WA (13 MW), Knoxville, TN (60 MW), and Rockdale, TX (170 MW). None of which have been built near local residences.
We are deeply concerned about a BitDeer bitcoin mine on the proposed site on the SW side of Massillon due to the incessant noise pollution, electricity usage, and environmental effects to local residents.
The noise level as described by people who live near bitcoin mining operations, is as incessant and invasive as a jet engine. As stated by Craig Ponder, a former Navy flight meteorologist, and local resident near a bitcoin mine in Washington County, TN. “The cryptocurrency mine’s sound brings back memories,” “To me it truly sounds like a jet in our back yard sitting in the tarmac spinning up ready for take off at times, “ Ponder said. “It’s worse at night.”
Cited Source: Red Dog Technologies
Washington County, Tennessee.
https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/noisy-mining-operation-leaves-brightridge-facing-bit-of-a-conundrum/amp
Also, the disruptive noise pollution caused by bitcoin mining operations has been linked to various health issues, including: stress, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and even cardiovascular problems. Noise pollution from the bitcoin mine can travel up to 2 miles, or further, and have negative effects to residents, pets, and wildlife.
The proposed bitcoin mine in Massillon will use 220 MW’s of electricity. 10 MW’s powers about 4,000 homes, so that's enough electricity to power 88,000 homes. The Massillon site would be the largest MW’s (220 MW) of a BitDeer mining facility in North America, and it is being proposed to be built on the SW side Massillon, right beside local residents.
The adverse health effects of living near a bitcoin mine pose a grave concern for Massillon residents as they impact the surrounding communities quality of life and well-being.
Bitdeer says the noise and electricity usage won't be a problem. Do you believe them? Do we want this in our city? The answer is NO.
Sign this petition against the use of the property on 9th St SW for Bitdeer bitcoin mining operations.
Sincerely,
Concerned Massillon Voters, Taxpayers, and Property Owners
Why is this important?
Please help us protect a prized element of our quality of life and wellness on the SW side of Massillon. Massillon residents deserve peace and quiet!! Quality of life, and public health should be in the forefront of decision making when the city of Massillon is considering bringing new business to Massillon!
In response, BitDeer’s only noise mitigation for the loud bit mining operations (70 plus decibels - 24/7, 7 days a week) is a simple palleted wooden fence, painted green.
Bitdeer is not concerned about noise pollution and harm to local residents, in a very unregulated industry such as bitcoin mining.
Listen to Massillon LIVE’s broadcast from Treemont Coffee today, March 9, 2024, about this issue:
How it will be delivered
This signed petition will be delivered to the Massillon City Council at the Council Meeting dated Monday, March 18th at 6:30 pm.
Your attendance at this meeting is requested.
You will have 4 minutes to speak in opposition, and address your concerns about this issue to the Mayor of Massillon and City Council.