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The DEC maintained its previous position that the facility did not comply with New York’s statutory climate goals.

“I appreciate the ambition, but we want to see what the science says, what the facts say on the application and ultimately we'll make a determination on that and that alone."

A debate over cryptocurrency mining on Seneca Lake turned into a broader test of the state’s climate law. That test is likely to come to a head in 2022.

“Is it or is it not an energy hog. If it is? If it's undermining our climate goals then we need to take a really really careful look at it, including saying no."

"All eyes are on what happens with this particular facility."