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Cambridge Study Unveils Ethereum’s Environmental Impact Post-Merge, Highlighting Major Energy Reduction
3.12.2023
The transformation of the Ethereum network, popularly known as ‘The Merge,’ marked a significant shift in the blockchain’s energy usage and climate impact. A detailed report by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) meticulously dissects this journey, offering...
Cornell Study: Bitcoin Can Power Renewable Energy Deployments and Climate Action
2.12.2023
A recent study led by investigators from Cornell University has outlined how Bitcoin can help finance renewable energy installations by using surplus power even while these facilities are not yet integrated into the U.S. power grid. Texas is said to be one of the states with the most potential....
Nic Carter, other pro-Bitcoiners fight climate impact narrative in new paper
28.11.2023
A newly published working paper on Bitcoin mining has worked to counter claims from anti-crypto politicians that Bitcoin is melting the planet
Vitalik Buterin: AI may surpass humans as the 'apex species'
28.11.2023
“Even Mars may not be safe” if superintelligent AI turns against humanity, warns Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin
Dr. Doom Embraces What He Once Scorned: Nouriel Roubini’s Firm Rolls Out Crypto Amidst Criticism
9.11.2023
Critics are currently roasting economist Nouriel Roubini, whose disdain for cryptocurrency is well-documented, as his company Atlas Capital announces its venture into the very market he once scorned. The firm is rolling out a crypto asset token crafted to combat the “negative effects...
Famous Economist and Crypto Hater Nouriel Roubini Launches His Own Cryptocurrency
8.11.2023
Source: X / @Nouriel Famous economist Nouriel Roubini, who once said 99% of crypto is a scam, has now launched his own crypto project. Also known as “Dr.Doom” for his pessimistic predictions, Roubin has co-founded a cryptocurrency project called “Atlas”. The project is being advertised as some...
Blockchain for a Better Planet: CEO Sunny Lu Explains How Vechain (VET) is Fighting the Climate Crisis – Next Big Trend?
27.10.2023
As the crypto industry pushes the limits of blockchain, the constant pursuit of innovation and sustainability takes center stage, with various consensus mechanisms vying for the spotlight, among them, Proof of Authority (PoA), employed by Vechain, emerges as a growing alternative, challenging...
VeChain and BCG announce funds for climate transition
23.10.2023
VeChain has said that it has partnered with BCG, or Boston Consulting Group, to lead the charge in sustainability. Both partners are investing $75 billion in climate transition funds for a brighter future. The same will be the topic of discussion when their respective representatives reach Money...
Bitcoin miners double down on efficiency and renewable energy at the World Digital Mining Summit
23.9.2023
Bitmain rolled out its efficiency-focused Antminer S21 at the WDMS and Bitcoin miners shared their plans for boosting productivity via green energy
Web3 ecosystem made 'good strides' in changing climate narrative, exec says
14.9.2023
Celo CEO Marek Olszewski said that blockchains can provide transparency and real-time verification on the state of carbon credits
Environmentalists Rally Against Crypto Mining Facility Renewal in New York, Citing Climate Concerns
11.9.2023
Environmental advocates are redoubling their efforts to persuade New York officials to decline an air permit renewal for a cryptocurrency mining facility in North Tonawanda. They assert that the operation imperils residents’ quality of life and undermines the state’s climate objectives...
Cambridge Revises Bitcoin Mining Index, Lowers BTC’s Estimated Power Use
1.9.2023
Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance has significantly revised its Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index, lowering its estimates of the cryptocurrency’s energy use after finding its previous model greatly overstated power consumption. Cambridge Centre Revises Bitcoin Energy Estimates...
VeChain and SingularityNET team up on AI to fight climate change
25.8.2023
SingularityNET CEO Ben Goertzel says that AI and blockchain have the potential to solve problems that traditional mechanisms have “consistently, miserably failed.”
Empowering kids: Open campus, TinyTap & CodeGreen’s climate education
18.8.2023
An incredible partnership between CodeGreen, Open Campus, and TinyTap is working to raise awareness about climate change among children. This innovative collaboration aims to give the next generation of kids the power they need to tackle important environmental issues such as desertification, land...
Crypto Crashes and Climate Chaos: FDIC Highlights Key Banking Risks in 2023
15.8.2023
The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) flagged escalating risks from cryptocurrencies in its annual review of risks facing the banking industry. FDIC: Cryptos and Climate Top Risk List for Banks in 2023 Cryptocurrencies present “novel and complex risks” that are difficult...
Study Shows Bitcoin Mining Could Accelerate Transition to Renewable Energy
14.8.2023
A new study suggests bitcoin mining could actually help drive the transition to renewable energy sources. Researchers Juan Ignacio Ibañez and Alexander Freier make the case that Bitcoin miners’ demand for cheap electricity provides incentives for increased renewable energy production....
Green Crypto Chimpzee Helps to Fight Climate Change using Blockchain Technology – Next Big Thing?
8.8.2023
In a time when climate change threatens ecosystems around the globe, the collective effort to protect our planet has become a focal point for many. From reforestation projects to the conservation of endangered species, a multitude of initiatives are sprouting up to safeguard...
RFK Jr. Defends Bitcoin, Denounces Climate Concerns as 'Smokescreen' to Limit Freedom
1.8.2023
Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Jr. defends Bitcoin against environmental impact criticisms, asserting that opponents use it as a smokescreen to limit financial freedom.
On July 31, RFK responded to Sangha Systems director Daniel Feldman's recent Twitter thread discussing...
Why Ethereum Ditching Mining Isn't Better for the Environment
28.7.2023
The Agenda podcast chats with Energy Web on how to fight climate change with help of blockchain
28.7.2023
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