Bitcoin Impact on Climate Change Negligible, Nearly Half of Emissions From China

2019-11-20 22:00

Recently, it was reported that Bitcoin mining now consumes as much as a quarter percent of the entire world’s electricity supply, putting it on par or higher than many small nations. However, the actual emissions and impact on climate change, according to a new study, aren’t as negative as once believed.

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Bitcoin’s Carbon Emissions Footprint: How Large Is It?

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Bitcoin Mining Emissions Are Reaching New Highs Per MIT and University of Munich Report

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Research suggests Bitcoin mining’s carbon dioxide emissions are comparable to Las Vegas, Sri Lanka

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New Crypto Mining Research Attempts to Sound the Alarm on Bitcoin’s Proof of Work Energy Usage

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Another Report Says Crypto Mining Uses More Power than Traditional Mining

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Study Finds Bitcoin Mining May Threaten Paris Climate Agreement

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Swiss Alps Energy Takes Crypto Mining to Alpine Heights

Swiss Alps Energy wants to use empty buildings in the Swiss Alps to create cost-effective and eco-friendly mining centres. Bitcoin mining consumes massive amounts of energy. It requires more energy than the Republic of Ireland and produces 20 megatons of CO2 emissions, which is comparable to the impact of one million transatlantic flights, according to The post Swiss Alps Energy Takes Crypto Mining to Alpine Heights appeared first on ItsBlockchain.

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