In Europe, the environmental footprint of banknotes is minuscule compared to crypto’s, but crypto has advantages of its own.
ECB assesses environmental footprint of cash, sees room for improvement
In Europe, the environmental footprint of banknotes is minuscule compared to crypto’s, but crypto has advantages of its own.
Bitcoin’s water consumption: A new environmental threat?
New studies have examined the water consumption of Bitcoin, with alarming results.
Bitcoin’s water consumption: A new environmental threat?
New studies have examined the water consumption of Bitcoin, with alarming results.
How blockchain tech and dMRV can help carbon trading markets
Combining blockchain with digital monitoring, reporting and verification protocols may not only improve VCMs but even rescue them.
The Agenda podcast chats with Energy Web on how to fight climate change with help of blockchain
Energy Web CEO Jesse Morris explains why blockchain can make “going green” more efficient, how fighting climate change is easier and why they are building on Polkadot.
Carbon market gets a much-needed boost from blockchain technology — Web3 exec
An Allinfra Climate exec thinks digitizing carbon market processes via distributed ledger technology can bring about efficiency and predictability that hasn’t existed before.
The most eco-friendly blockchain networks in 2022
This year saw the realignment of the crypto industry toward greener, more energy-efficient blockchains.
Decentralized solutions for climate change are key as COP disappoints
Climate change initiatives led by politicians and sponsored by some of the biggest polluters demand a change in initiatives — Decentralized tech could play a key role.
Climate Change Coalition releases report on blockchain and emerging technologies at the COP 27
Cointelegraph is a member of the network of organizations committed to using blockchain technology for climate action.
Filecoin launches Web3 data storage solution for carbon offsets
This free storage utility aims to address the shortcomings of traditional storage solutions for all types of digital environmental assets, said the company.
Is post-Merge Ethereum PoS a threat to Bitcoin’s dominance?
Cory Klippsten, the CEO of Swan Bitcoin, shares his views on how “the competition for liquidity” between Bitcoin and Ethereum will play out after the latter’s switch to a proof-of-stake system.
Texas a Bitcoin ‘hot spot’ even as heat waves affect crypto miners
Extreme heat won’t stop miners from setting up operations in Texas, but more sustainable practices may be required.
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?
Fossils vs. Renewables, PoW vs. PoS: Key policy issues around crypto mining in the U.S.
A recent meetup on the Capitol Hill highlighted several key debates that will define the mining industry’s development in the years to come.
Green and gold: The crypto projects saving the planet
While the world argued about the ethics of crypto, these projects changed the world for the better during 2021.
Tezos blockchain notes power savings after PoS switch: PwC report
The switch to proof-of-stake has had noticeable energy saving effects for the Tezos network.
Crypto’s climate impact: Are carbon offsets good enough?
Carbon offsets could be an important step in the crypto industry’s move toward carbon neutrality, although some experts see them as a pure greenwash.
New York businesses ask governor to deny permits for crypto mining
Crypto mining’s environmental impact continues to raise concerns with regulators and businesses alike.
The focus of the blockchain climate discussion is missing the point
Bitcoin’s energy consumption and its dependency on climate-damaging fossil fuels has raised debates from both inside and outside the blockchain community.