Environmental impact of bitcoin
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Environmental impact of bitcoin
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The environmental impact of bitcoin is significant. Bitcoin mining, the process by which bitcoins are created and transactions are finalized, is energy-consuming and results in carbon emissions, as about half of the electricity used is generated through fossil fuels. Moreover, bitcoins are mined on specialized computer hardware with a short lifespan, resulting in electronic waste. The amount of e-waste generated by bitcoin mining is comparable to that generated by the Netherlands. Scholars argue
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_of_bitcoin
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2022-02-01T16:01:23Z
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2024-09-02T04:56:36Z
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