Cryptocurrency’s CO2 problem
From a relatively unknown virtual currency to a worldwide phenomenon, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have captivated the world. And while many people have heard about the possibility to make enormous amounts of money from crypto, few know about the serious environmental impacts mining these digital coins can have.
Alex Dalziel investigates
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Tags: Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency mining, environment
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