Bitcoin mining raises a “set of red flags for any consideration as a sustainable sector,” according to researchers.
Environmental groups want Bitcoin to follow Ethereum’s example in moving to proof-of-stake
Critics have suggested Bitcoin could not operate as the same decentralized currency without a consensus mechanism like proof-of-work.
White House science office looks at crypto’s effect on climate, despite scarce data
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy reaches mixed conclusions about crypto and the climate, against a background of rapid technological change.
Bitcoin could become a zero-emission network: Report
Bitcoin mining with flared gas and animal waste gases could help the world’s largest cryptocurrency on a path to becoming zero-emission money.
Carbon credit NFTs are only effective if burned, experts say
Environmental concerns plague both the crypto industry and the world at large. However, if used right, blockchain-based assets could offer some relief.
Blockchain’s environmental impact and how it can be used for carbon removal
Blockchain technology is on its way to being considered by organizations as a way to reduce carbon emissions and improve the environment.
US lawmakers urge EPA to consider the potential benefits of crypto mining
“Digital assets, and their related mining activities, are essential to the economic future of the United States,” said the group of 14 lawmakers.
‘Buy Bitcoin, plant a tree, lower your time preference’: a Sequoia story
“I’m trying to get people to plant trees,” says Fangorn, a green-fingered Bitcoiner, “as an avenue for low-time preference.”
Bitcoin and banking’s differing energy narratives are a matter of perspective
Bitcoin mining’s climate impact has been heavily criticized, but the emissions of corporate cash and investments have often flown under the radar.
IMF recommends eco-friendly CBDCs and non-PoW mechanisms for payments
In addition to eco-friendly components, the IMF recommended central banks to include other features in the CBDCs, such as compliance, higher resilience and offline capabilities.
US energy company opens crypto mining facility in Middle East to use stranded natural gas
Denver-based Crusoe Energy will help the Middle East nation to cut the gas flaring with the pilot project scheduled for the end of 2022.
Brad Garlinghouse says NFTs ‘underhyped,’ sees new use cases | Cointelegraph interview
The Ripple CEO reflected on crypto’s presence at the World Economic Forum and the emerging use cases for digital assets.
WEF 2022: Trust and clarity are missing in discussions of carbon emissions and crypto
Panelists at the World Economic Forum session on crypto’s carbon footprint seem to be seeing FUD galore surrounding the environmental consequences of crypto mining.
Environmental groups urge US government to take action on crypto miners
Among the proposals, the group of eight organizations requested the Environmental Protection Agency subject PoW mining firms to “stringent reviews” around operating permits.
Go green or die? Bitcoin miners aim for carbon neutrality by mining near data centers
Bitcoin mining companies must prove carbon neutrality as new regulations come to play, but are carbon offsets enough?
Bitcoin miners rebut claims made by US Democratic legislators to EPA administrator
In a note authored by Michael Saylor, Nic Carter and Darin Feinstein, the Bitcoin Mining Council alleges that lawmakers can’t tell the difference between a data center and a power plant.
Law Decoded: Competing narratives around crypto clash on the Earth Day, April 19-26
The future of crypto adoption will largely depend on which of the competing narratives about digital assets and blockchain’s environmental effects prevails.
Wildlife conservation efforts turn to NFT-funded initiatives
Coorest and the PLCnetwork of the Southern Hemisphere believe that blockchain and NFT technology are a solution for protecting endangered wildlife and funding costly conservation areas.
US lawmakers sound alarm to EPA over environment concerns of crypto mining
In addition to air and water pollution as a result of energy production, the lawmakers pointed to electronic waste from mining rigs, and noise pollution in surrounding communities.
Wikimedia community supports proposal to stop foundation from accepting crypto donations
The arguments in favor included environmental concerns surrounding Bitcoin transactions and “the risk to the movement’s reputation for accepting cryptocurrencies.”