A new federal law aims to hold back major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. The bill proposes a fee for data centers fueled by electricity, particularly those used in cryptocurrency mining. It is one of the first efforts to regulate these facilities under current Democratic legislation. Despite facing opposition from the Republican-controlled Senate, the measure signals a shift towards addressing environmental concerns in Congress.
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