Ethereum (ETH) Rival Solana (SOL) Rolls Out New Carbon Emissions Dashboard To Track Environmental Footprint

April 22, 2023 The Daily Hodl

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Ethereum (ETH) challenger Solana (SOL) rolled out a new carbon emissions tracker on Friday in a bid to be more environmentally conscious. The Solana Foundation says it’s the first smart contract blockchain project “to have its emissions measured in real-time.” It developed the emissions tracker in partnership with Seattle-based carbon data platform Trycarbonara. The Solana […]

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Environmental Impact of AI Models Takes Center Stage Amid Criticism Against Bitcoin Mining

April 18, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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While bitcoin’s effect on the environment has been discussed at length over the last two years, the latest trend of artificial intelligence (AI) software is now being criticized for its carbon footprint. According to several headlines and academic papers this year, AI consumes significant electricity and leverages copious amounts of water to cool data centers. […]

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C6 Bank’s Climate Tool to Track CO2 Emissions From Customer Transactions Prompts Debate on Future of Banking

April 14, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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On April 13, a C6 Bank customer in Brazil shared screenshots of his online bank account, revealing that the financial institution was tracking CO2 emissions from his purchases and urging him to compensate monetarily. C6 Bank states that the new tool aims to inspire Brazilians to adopt more sustainable behaviors. ‘CBDC Preview’ — Bank Customer […]

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ESG Analyst Daniel Batten Reveals Dynamic Charts Showing Bitcoin’s 52.6% Sustainable Energy Use

March 9, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) analyst Daniel Batten said Tuesday that the computational backbone of the Bitcoin network now uses 52.6% sustainable energy. Batten and onchain analyst Willy Woo created Dynamic Bitcoin ESG Charts to showcase the protocol’s progress. Contrary to Cambridge University Data, Analyst Says Bitcoin Mining Uses 52.6% Sustainable Energy These days, there […]

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Renault Launches Its Industrial Metaverse, Aims to Save $330 Million by 2025

November 15, 2022 Bitcoin.com

Renault Launches Its Industrial Metaverse, Aims to Save 0 Million by 2025

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Renault, one of the biggest automakers in the world, has announced it has built the first industrial metaverse, with all its production lines supplying data to this world. According to the company, this digital twin replica will allow it to save $330 million by 2025, diminishing warranty expenses, delivery times, and the carbon footprint of […]

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PEGA Pool to Launch in 2023 to Help You Offset Your Carbon Footprint While Crypto Mining

November 14, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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PEGA Pool is an eco-friendly crypto mining pool currently in private beta testing and is expected to be open to the public in the first quarter of 2023. Regarding bitcoin mining, there have always been concerns about its environmental impact; however, now is the ideal time to make a difference and contribute to a greener […]

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Bitcoin Miner Greenidge Seeks to Raise $22.8 Million in Class A Common Stock Proposal

October 7, 2022 Bitcoin.com

Bitcoin Miner Greenidge Seeks to Raise .8 Million in Class A Common Stock Proposal

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The bitcoin mining operation Greenidge Generation is seeking to raise roughly $22.8 million, according to a U.S.Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing published Wednesday. According to the prospectus disclosing information, the New York-based Greenidge conducted a sales agreement with the investment firms B. Riley Securities and Northland Securities. Bitcoin Miner Greenidge Generation Looks to Raise […]

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Crypto Mobile Payments Platform Suffers Network Outage but Says Funds Are Secure

July 15, 2022 The Daily Hodl

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Blockchain-based global payments platform Celo suffered a brief network interruption for the first time in over two years. In a series of posts beginning on Wednesday, Celo provided a rolling tally of updates via Twitter to alert users that its network had stalled, while also explicitly stating that all user funds were safe. An early […]

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White House Preparing New Study on How To Curb Crypto Energy Footprint: Report

June 7, 2022 The Daily Hodl

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A leading legal publication reports the White House is undertaking a study on crypto asset mining and the attendant environmental consequences. According to Bloomberg Law, the priority of the study is to develop policy recommendations for reducing crypto mining energy consumption and emissions footprint. Says White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Principal Assistant […]

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US Lawmakers Call for More Oversight of Cryptocurrency’s Environmental Impacts

April 24, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Twenty-three U.S. lawmakers have called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase oversight of cryptocurrency’s environmental impacts. “We request that the EPA evaluate ‘Proof-of-Work’ mining facilities’ compliance with environmental statutes,” they said. Lawmakers Want More Oversight of Bitcoin Mining Industry U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA) and 22 other Congress members jointly sent a […]

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