Climate Change

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Why Crypto Mining Needs Nuclear Power
With Bitcoin besieged by environmental critics, two scientists make the case for cleaner “baseload” power.
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How DeFi Can Help Make Climate Change an Investable Asset
Three ways blockchain technology can funnel capital to climate change-friendly products.
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This United Nations-Associated NFT Project Is Helping Fight Climate Change
This United Nations-Associated NFT Project Is Helping Fight Climate Change
Proof-of-stake non-fungible token (NFT) platform Unique Network has been selected by the United Nations’ accredited organization International Association for the Advancement...
This United Nations-Associated NFT Project Is Helping Fight Climate Change

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A Big Carbon Footprint Compared to What?
When blockchain systems reduce human involvement in transactions, the carbon benefits can be substantial, says our columnist.
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FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried on CoinDesk TV's "First Mover."
Sam Bankman-Fried Says Bitcoin Mining Council Opens an ‘Interesting Can of Worms’
Hopefully it will clean up the "stupid dialogue going on about ESG," he said. "Not in the sense that ESG was stupid, but that the dialogue was."
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried on CoinDesk TV's "First Mover."

Using Blockchain to Measure Climate Change and Emissions
Using Blockchain to Measure Climate Change and Emissions
There is a global accounting program used to track national carbon emissions. Still, some blockchain proponents believe that creating a blockchain-based planetary climate ledg...
Using Blockchain to Measure Climate Change and Emissions

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Bitcoiners' Approach to the Climate Change Fight Isn't Working – This Might
Crypto will cede the climate debate to others until it starts a new conversation.
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Green energy sources like hydroelectric power will play an even greater role in bitcoin mining.
Ripple, CoinShares, ConsenSys Join Crypto Climate Accord
CoinShares’ chief strategy officer says, “It’s vital we correct misinformation that has persisted about Bitcoin’s energy use and sources.”
Green energy sources like hydroelectric power will play an even greater role in bitcoin mining.

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Argo Blockchain, DMG to Launch Clean Energy Bitcoin Mining Pool
Argo said "Terra Pool" will allow for the creation of "green bitcoin."
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New York’s Financial Regulator Wants Firms, Including Crypto Miners, to Look Closer at Climate Change Risks
The New York Department of Financial Services expects all firms, including virtual currency businesses, to start assessing climate change-associated financial risks.
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