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The legislation only prevents the opening of new operations.

The environmental conservation agency said emissions from the Greenidge Generation Facility's Bitcoin mining operation conflicts with the state's climate plan.

The bill imposes a moratorium on new and renewed permits at fossil fuel-burning plants for a type of crypto mining known as proof-of-work. The process to create bitcoin relies on large amounts of energy.

State attorney general Tish James is warning New Yorkers of the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies.