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Democratic senators propose to fine "dirty"miners!
•The bill requires bitcoin miners and data centers to switch from AI to green energy by 2035.
•Companies will be required to disclose data on energy sources.
•Republican opposition could block the initiative.
The US Senate has introduced the Clean Cloud Act of 2025 aimed at limiting carbon emissions from AI mining companies and data centers. The bill was authored by Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and John Fetterman. The bill provides for an annual 11% reduction in emission limits until zero is reached in 2035.
The document envisages amending the Clean Air Act to extend environmental requirements to facilities with energy consumption of 100 kW or more. Facilities that do not meet the limits will pay fines adjusted for inflation. The funds will be used to compensate citizens through local grants.