In a reversal of the previous years' mainstream media coverage, of this year's 24 article in mainstream news on Bitcoin and the environment
* 18 have been positive
* 3 neutral
* 3 negative
Here they are:
Positive articles (Bitcoin and environment): 18
https://u.today/no-bitcoin-btc-is-not-harming-environment?amp
“Will Greenpeace change its mind on bitcoin now?”
https://www.globalfinancesdaily.com/will-greenpeace-change-its-mind-on-bitcoin-now-new-report/
https://www.sharecafe.com.au/2023/04/14/bitcoin-mining-set-to-turn-greener/
Technology Review - How Bitcoin mining saved a national park
Forbes – Bitcoin mining is helping stabilize grids through demand response
Nasdaq – New Hampshire Energy Commission Pushes for Bitcoin Partnerships https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/new-hampshire-energy-commission-pushes-for-bitcoin-partnerships
Forbes (Bitcoin is helping refugees across the world) https://www.forbes.com/sites/faridanabourema/2023/02/13/regardless-of-price-bitcoin-is-a-lifeline-for-eritrean-refugees/?sh=6f9793e17636
Financial Times (mini hydro plants subsidized by Bitcoin mines in Kenya)
https://fd.nl/tech-en-innovatie/1464228/bitcoins-delven-helpt-afrikaans-platteland-te-elektrificeren
Finbold (Bitcoin mining helped avoid blackouts) https://finbold.com/bitcoin-miners-returned-enough-power-to-heat-1-5-million-homes-during-texas-blizzard/
Investing.com (Bitcoin can grow without emissions growing)
Market Insider (Bitcoin is now predominantly green) https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/more-than-half-of-bitcoin-mining-is-fueled-by-sustainable-power-1032112511
EFT Trends – Surprising Environmental and Grid Benefits of Bitcoin
https://www.etftrends.com/crypto-channel/bitcoin-mining-has-surprising-environmental-grid-benefits/
Axios - Bitcoin mining can clean up orphaned oil wells and reduce emissions
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/27/crypto-mining-advocate-green-abandoned-gas-wells
Litebit – Bitcoin supporting sustainable community micro-grids in rural Africa
https://www.litebit.eu/en/news/sustainable-bitcoin-mining-rural-africa
City AM – How Bitcoin can help in saving the environment
https://www.cityam.com/why-i-think-bitcoin-could-be-a-key-to-saving-the-environment/
One Green Planet – The sustainable side of bitcoin mining
https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/shining-light-on-the-sustainable-side-of-bitcoin-mining/
Neutral articles (Bitcoin and environment): 3
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Bitcoin Mining's Environmental Impact: A Balanced Look at the Crypto Energy Controversy
techopedia.com
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/ethereum-shanghai-update-crypto-rift
Ethereum’s Shanghai Update Opens a Rift in Crypto
Ether is finally untethering itself from mining—and driving renewed debate about bitcoin’s environmental impact.
Negative articles (Bitcoin and environment): 3
https://amycastor.com/2023/02/28/mit-tech-review-ethereum-moved-to-proof-of-stake-why-cant-bitcoin/
The Real-World Costs of the Digital Race for Bitcoin
nytimes.com