Whiteville Imposes Moratorium on Data Centers and Crypto Mining

The Whiteville city council has imposed a 12-month moratorium on new data centers and cryptocurrency mining in the area. This decision was made to allow for further study of their potential impacts on local resources and public health.

According to reports, the moratorium aims to give city leaders time to assess the effects of these operations on the community. The move comes as concerns about environmental and health impacts have been raised by some residents.