The general public doesn't have the best grasp on crypto to begin with. If it starts messing with their ability to go about their daily lives with consistently

The general public doesn't have the best grasp on crypto to begin with. If it starts messing with their ability to go about their daily lives with consistently available electricity at inflated prices then mining in those impacted areas may die a quick political death. Or have their facilities burned down by mobs that need those fires to keep them warm.