比特币采矿噪音导致德克萨斯州的健康问题

由特朗普总统的亲克赖特托政策加强的美国加密货币开采的迅速增长正在为德克萨斯州和其他州的居民造成普遍存在的噪音污染和健康问题。

The U.S. is experiencing a booming cryptocurrency mining industry, supported by President Trump’s favorable crypto policies. However, this rapid expansion in Texas and other states is coming at a cost, with residents now reporting pervasive noise pollution and health concerns.

在特朗普总统有利的加密政策的支持下，美国正在经历蓬勃发展的加密货币矿业行业。但是，得克萨斯州和其他州的这种快速扩张付出了代价，居民现在报告了普遍的噪音污染和健康问题。

As reported by The Guardian, the administration’s actions, such as rolling back an Obama-era regulation on methane gas emissions from oil and natural gas operations, have significantly lowered energy costs for cryptocurrency miners.

正如《卫报》报道的那样，政府的行动，例如对奥巴马时代对石油和天然气运营的甲烷天然气排放的监管，显着降低了加密货币矿工的能源成本。

These miners, in turn, have been attracted to economically distressed towns with low energy prices and minimal zoning restrictions. In Texas, for instance, several miners have set up shop near aging coal-fired power plants, further concentrating health burdens on populations already dealing with limited access to healthcare.

反过来，这些矿工被低能价格和最小的分区限制所吸引。例如，在德克萨斯州，几名矿工已经在老化的燃煤发电厂附近开设了商店，这进一步将健康负担集中在已经处理有限的医疗保健方面的人群上。

"They promised to be good neighbors, but so far their noise is constant. I miss the quiet times," said Dave Simpson, a Wyoming resident, to The Guardian.

怀俄明州居民戴夫·辛普森（Dave Simpson）对《卫报》（Guardian）表示：“他们答应成为好邻居，但到目前为止，他们的噪音是持续的。我想念安静的时代。”

The persistent noise from the massive banks of computers and industrial fans used for bitcoin mining is not only disrupting sleep but also contributing to cardiovascular problems, increased anxiety, and potentially permanent hearing loss.

用于比特币开采的大量计算机和工业风扇的持续噪音不仅破坏了睡眠，而且还导致心血管问题，增加焦虑和潜在的永久性听力损失。

A study by researchers at the University of Mississippi on the impact of noise pollution on residents near a bitcoin mining facility in Montana found that the noise levels were "excessive" and "clearly audible" inside nearby homes, even with windows closed. The study also noted that the noise varied in frequency, making it difficult to filter out or muffle.

密西西比大学研究人员的一项研究对蒙大拿州比特币采矿设施附近居民的影响，发现噪声水平是“过度”的，即使窗户关闭，噪声水平也“过度”，并且在附近房屋内部“明显可听见”。该研究还指出，噪声的频率有所不同，因此难以过滤或消除。

"The potential health effects of such noise levels are significant and include sleep disturbance, cardiovascular problems, heightened anxiety, and annoyance," the researchers concluded.

研究人员总结说：“这种噪声水平的潜在健康影响很大，包括睡眠障碍，心血管问题，焦虑症的增强和烦恼。”

The report in The Guardian further highlights how the influx of miners has strained local resources and services, particularly in economically depressed towns where residents already face socioeconomic disadvantages.

《卫报》中的报告进一步凸显了矿工的涌入如何使当地的资源和服务紧张，尤其是在经济沮丧的城镇中，居民已经面临社会经济的劣势。

This clash between the physical infrastructure of digital finance and the well-being of local communities underscores an often-overlooked aspect of cryptocurrency's impact. While the environmental footprint of bitcoin has been widely discussed, the implications for community health and social justice are equally important to consider. As the cryptocurrency industry continues to expand, striking a balance between technological progress and the welfare of surrounding populations will be crucial for the long-term sustainability of this new financial technology.

数字融资的物理基础设施与当地社区的福祉之间的这种冲突强调了加密货币影响的经常被掩盖的方面。尽管已经广泛讨论了比特币的环境足迹，但对社区健康和社会正义的影响同样重要。随着加密货币行业的不断扩大，在技术进步和周围人口的福利之间达到平衡对于这项新金融技术的长期可持续性至关重要。