Residents of Granbury, Texas, have filed a lawsuit against Marathon Digital, a crypto miner, alleging that the noise from its Bitcoin mining facility is causing extreme discomfort and health issues. The lawsuit, filed on Oct. 4, claims that the constant noise and vibrations have led to fatigue, headaches, hearing loss, and other health impacts. The residents are seeking a permanent injunction to mitigate the noise pollution or shut down the operations. Marathon Digital has not responded to the allegations. The mining site, which has changed ownership multiple times, is located near a gas-fired power plant. Similar cases in Norway have resulted in the shutdown of Bitcoin mines due to noise concerns. The residents are also facing increased electricity bills due to the noise issues. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news