<h4>Quick Take</h4> <ul> <li>A recent bill to temporarily halt crypto mining centers operating in New York has drawn the ire of the industry. </li> <li>The bill&#8217;s author sat down with The Block to explain her side of the argument. </li> <li>Critics of the new mining centers point to their use of outdated power plants and creative corporate structuring, as well as a 2019 law that mandates New York to undertake a significant reduction in emissions and energy use in coming decades. </li> </ul>