The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) said on the 1st (local time) that it will impose severe sanctions, including fines of up to $27,229 and the confiscation of facilities.
"These activities go beyond the scope of permitted economic uses and are contrary to the emirate's sustainability policies and in conflict with existing land use regulations," the authority said.
"These actions will not be permitted on agricultural land," he said. Violators will be fined 100,000 dirhams, and will face penalties such as suspension of city services, confiscation of mining equipment, and cutting off of agricultural power grids.
There is a conflict between those concerned about the negative impact of cryptocurrency mining on the environment and those who point out the environmental benefits of recycling excess energy.
While advocates argue that it would place a burden on the environment, supporters argue that utilizing waste energy would lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
More than 50% of this is said to come from renewable energy sources, including hydropower, geothermal power, flare gas from gas fields, and methane generated from waste.
A research paper has also been published claiming that converting landfill gas into electricity could reduce methane emissions. These reports suggest that Bitcoin mining could contribute the most to global greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
This echoes a 2023 study that found that mining could reduce emissions by as much as 8%. However, criticism has not subsided, and in the United States, Congress has repeatedly called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to draft a bill to regulate mining.
In addition to air and water quality regulations and greenhouse gas regulations, the law also includes restrictions on noise pollution from mining facilities.
2025/10/02 12:17 KST
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